CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q20 · 2 marks
Differentiate between the following :(i)Peptide linkage and Glycosidic linkage(ii)Essential amino acids and Non-essential amino acids
Differentiate between the following :
(i)
Peptide linkage and Glycosidic linkage
(ii)
Essential amino acids and Non-essential amino acids
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
It is an amide linkage formed between two amino acids through –CONH- /
an amide linkage formed between -COOH and -NH2 group whereas in
glycosidic linkage two or more monosaccharides are joined together by
an oxygen atom.
(ii)
Those which cannot be synthesised in the body and must be obtained
through diet known as essential amino acids. The amino acids, which can
be synthesised in the body, are known as nonessential amino acids.
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