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3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology / Covalent Bonds / Problem 4

Which of the biological covalent bonds is correctly associated with its description?

A

Peptide linkage: Forms through dehydration synthesis connecting amino acids

B

Ester linkage: Results from an oxidation reaction linking fatty acids

C

Glycosidic linkage: Forms via hydrolysis reactions connecting monosaccharides

D

Disulfide bridge: This occurs when oxygen atoms from two cysteine residues form a covalent bond

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