Question

Proteins are formed by condensation of

A
Nucleic acids
B
Amino acids
C
Fatty acids
D
Carbohydrates
Solution
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  • Proteins are polypeptides and are called building blocks of the body.
  • They are made up of amino acids.
  • Two amino acids undergo condensation reaction to form a dipeptide.
  • Further condensation reactions result in a polypeptide.
  • The amino acid units are linked by peptide bonds or peptide linkages.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Amino acids'.

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