CAIE A-Level Biology AS 2.3.1 Amino Acids and Peptide Bonds Questions

Identify amino acid structure and explain how peptide bonds link amino acids into polypeptides.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Describe amino acid structure and explain how peptide bonds join amino acids to form polypeptides.

CAIE A-Level Biology AS 2.3.1 Amino Acids and Peptide Bonds Questions question 1

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Which statements about peptide bond formation are correct?
1 The bond formation occurs between a carbon of one amino acid and a nitrogen of the next amino acid after the amino acids detach from tRNA.

2 The bond formation occurs at the ribosome while the amino acids are still attached to tRNA, and is a hydrolysis reaction.

3 The bond formation is important for growth of an organism and when the bond forms, a water molecule is removed.

A

1 and 3

B

2 and 3

C

2 only

D

3 only

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