Peptide Bond Formation
The macromolecules of biological organisms fall into five main groups: peptide, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids (nonpolymeric-nonpolar materials soluble in organic solvents, such as fats and oils). Proteins-peptides and nucleic acids, and many carbohydrates, are biopolymers. In this article, we will limit our discussion to peptide bond formation. Proteins are the basic constituents of …