FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Peptide bond
肽键
A chemical bond connecting amino acids.
Study this concept in context
36 · Protein: from food to tissue synthesis and renewal
The body continuously breaks down and builds proteins. Dietary protein is digested first. The amino acids released are then absorbed, transported, and used to support tissue synthesis and renewal.
Sources
- OpenStax: Protein Metabolism
- MedlinePlus: Protein in diet
- NIDDK: Healthy Eating for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
- NIH ODS: Exercise and Athletic Performance
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