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Explain what is meant by 1. a peptide linkage 2. a glycosidic linkage |
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Answer» 1. Peptide linkage: Polymers of x – amino acids are connected to each other by peptide bond or peptide linkage. Chemically peptide linkage is an amide formed between – COOH group and NH2 group. 2. Glycosidic linkage: The two monosaccharide units are joined together by an oxide linkage formed by the loss of a water molecule. Such a linkage between two mono saecharide units through oxygen atom is called glycosidic linkage. |
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