CBSE 2024 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q19 · 2 marks
Define the following terms:(a)Peptide linkage(b)Essential amino acids
Define the following terms:
(a)
Peptide linkage
(b)
Essential amino acids
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
A linkage which joins two amino acidsthrough -CONH-bond. / The amide linkage(-CO-NH) which is formed when amino group of one alpha amino acid combines with carboxylic group of another amino acid.
(b)
Amino acids which cannot be synthesised in the body and must be obtained through diet.
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