In a protein, amino acids are linked by a peptide bond which is formed between the:
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Correct answer: Between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent residues
A peptide bond is formed when the carboxyl (-COOH) group of one amino acid reacts with the amino (-NH2) group of the next amino acid, releasing water in a condensation reaction.
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