The chemical reaction that links amino acids together is a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The chemical reaction that links amino acids together is a:
A. Oxidation
B. Hydrolysis
C. Dehydration synthesis
D. Reduction
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Peptide bond formation is a condensation (dehydration synthesis) reaction where the carboxyl group of one amino acid reacts with the amino group of another, releasing a water molecule. Hydrolysis breaks bonds by adding water. Oxidation/reduction involve electron transfer. Dehydration synthesis builds polymers.

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