{"id":208802,"date":"2025-04-28T06:29:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=208802"},"modified":"2025-04-28T06:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:29:19","slug":"amino-acids-joining-together-to-make-a-peptide-is-a-good-example-of-an-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/amino-acids-joining-together-to-make-a-peptide-is-a-good-example-of-an-reaction\/","title":{"rendered":"Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) reaction.<br>A synthesis<br>B exchange<br>C decomposition<br>D  reversible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A) Synthesis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process in which amino acids join together to form a peptide is an example of a <strong>synthesis reaction<\/strong>. In a synthesis reaction, two or more smaller molecules (reactants) combine to form a larger, more complex molecule (product). This type of reaction is also known as an <strong>anabolic reaction<\/strong>, where molecules are built up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the context of peptides, amino acids are the building blocks, and when they come together, they form peptide bonds through a process called <strong>dehydration synthesis<\/strong> (or <strong>condensation reaction<\/strong>). In dehydration synthesis, a molecule of water is released as two amino acids are joined by a covalent bond, specifically a <strong>peptide bond<\/strong>. This bond is formed between the amino group (-NH\u2082) of one amino acid and the carboxyl group (-COOH) of another amino acid, resulting in the formation of a dipeptide (two amino acids) or longer chains, depending on how many amino acids are involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a type of <strong>synthesis reaction<\/strong> because it involves combining smaller molecules (amino acids) to form a larger molecule (the peptide or polypeptide). These types of reactions require energy input and are essential for constructing proteins, which are made up of long chains of amino acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, let&#8217;s briefly explore the other types of reactions listed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B) Exchange reaction<\/strong>: This involves the exchange of atoms or groups between molecules, but it is not involved in peptide bond formation. An example would be a double displacement reaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C) Decomposition reaction<\/strong>: This type of reaction involves breaking down a larger molecule into smaller molecules or atoms. An example is the breakdown of a compound during digestion, but this doesn&#8217;t apply to peptide formation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D) Reversible reaction<\/strong>: This refers to reactions that can proceed in both directions. While peptide bonds can break under certain conditions, peptide formation is typically a one-way process under normal biological conditions, not a reversible reaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the joining of amino acids to form peptides is best described by a <strong>synthesis reaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) reaction.A synthesisB exchangeC decompositionD reversible The correct answer and explanation is : The correct answer is A) Synthesis. Explanation: The process in which amino acids join together to form a peptide is an example of a synthesis reaction. 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