JAMB Chemistry 2025 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Peptide bonds in proteins form by
- A. Condensation between an amine group and a carboxyl groupCorrect
- B. Hydrogen bonding between carbonyl groups
- C. Ionic interactions between side chains
- D. Van der Waals forces
Explanation
A peptide bond forms when the –COOH of one amino acid condenses with the –NH₂ of another, releasing water. This is a condensation (dehydration) reaction.
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