The following reaction is the formation of a peptide from two amino acids, the sort of reaction that occurs in the body as part of the synthesis of proteins.This reaction is missing a component.Which of the following is missing? 2 NH₂CH₂COOH → NH₂CH₂CONHCH₂COOH A) Nothing is missing. B) H₂O is missing from the reactant side of the equation. C) H₂O is missing from the product side of the equation. D) O₂ is missing from the reactant side of the equation. E) O₂ is missing from the product side of the equation.

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In the formation of a peptide bond, a molecule of water (H₂O) is released as a byproduct.

The Following Reaction Is the Formation of a Peptide from Two