Question

How do amino acids bond together?

Answer 1

1. Amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds or covalent bonds to form proteins and polypeptides.
2. An amino acid contains an amino $\left({\mathrm{NH}}_2\right)$group and carboxyl $\left(\mathrm{COOH}\right)$ group.
3. The peptide bond connects each amino acid to another amino acid.
4. The amino group of one amino acid interacts with the carboxyl group of another amino acid and releases a water molecule as two amino acids are covalently bound by a peptide bond.