Explanation During the formation of a peptide bond, carboxyl group of one amino acid is joined with the amino group of other amino group. The generalized structural representation for a peptide bond is shown below.

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Interpretation: The generalized structural representation for a peptide bond is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A covalent bond that is formed by joining the carboxyl group of one amino acid with the amino group of second amino group is known as peptide bond.

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Interpretation: The generalized structural representation for a peptide bond is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A covalent bond that is formed by joining the carboxyl group of one amino acid with the amino group of second amino group is known as peptide bond.