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Standard XII
Biology
Question

A peptide bond is found in which type of biological molecule
  1. Carbohydrate
  2. Lipid
  3. Nucleic acid
  4. Protein

A
Lipid
B
Nucleic acid
C
Protein
D
Carbohydrate
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The correct option is D Protein
A peptide bond is found in proteins between two amino acids.
A. Carbohydrates possess glycosidic linkages between two monosaccharides.
B. Lipids possess ester bonds which are covalent in nature formed during condensation reactions.
C. Nucleic acids possess phosphodiester bonds that is present between carbon atoms of adjacent sugar molecules in DNA and RNA.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Protein'.

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