Which parts of the amino acids X and Y are involved in the formation of a peptide bond?
X-Y
A) amino group of X and carboxyl group of Y
B) carboxyl group of X and amino group of Y
C) carboxyl group of X and side chain of Y
D) side chains of both X and Y

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In peptide bond formation, the carboxyl group of one amino acid (X) reacts with the amino group of another amino acid (Y), releasing a molecule of water and forming a covalent bond.

Which Parts of the Amino Acids X and Y Are