word
peptide bond
PEP-tyd BOND
ˈpɛptaɪd bɒndListen
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Syllable breakdown
peptidebond
Dictionary meaning
A covalent chemical bond linking two amino acids together in a polypeptide chain.
Examples
- Ribosomes catalyse the formation of peptide bonds during protein synthesis.
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