Peptide bonds

The video explores the unique water management of peptide bonds, which expel water during formation. It introduces peptides as chains of amino acids forming proteins, with peptide bonds being covalent bonds between amino acids. The structure of amino acids is reviewed, focusing on the amino and carboxyl groups. The formation of peptide bonds involves a condensation reaction, expelling water, while hydrolysis adds water to break these bonds, freeing amino acids for reuse.

What is a peptide and how is it formed?

Explain the process of forming a peptide bond between two amino acids.

What happens during a condensation reaction in the context of peptide bonds?

What are the key components involved in the formation of a peptide bond?

Describe the hydrolysis of peptide bonds and its significance.