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Complete the following statements about peptide bonds. When a peptide bond is formed, ______ is released in the process. This type of reaction is known as a ________ reaction.

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The peptide bond\textbf{\textcolor{#4257b2}{peptide bond}} is formed when the amino group of one amino acid bonds to the carboxyl group of another amino acid, and during this process, a molecule of water is released.

When a peptide bond is formed,  water molecule \text{\underline{ water molecule }} is released in the process.

This type of reaction is known as a  condensation reaction \text{\underline{ condensation reaction }} reaction.

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