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A condensation reaction occurs when two molecules join together and | A condensation reaction occurs when two molecules join together and at least one molecule of [[Water|water]] is released. One of these molecules must have a hydroxyl group to be released, while the other must have a lone hydrogen atom to be released. | ||
For example, [[Polymerisation|during]] the reaction of [[Amino acids|amino acids]], two amino acids come together to form a [[Dipeptide|dipeptide]] through a [[Peptide bond|peptide bond]]. One [[Amino acids|amino acid]] loses its OH group while the other loses its H group, thereby releasing a [[Water|water]] molecule (H-OH) as the product of this reaction. | For example, [[Polymerisation|during]] the reaction of [[Amino acids|amino acids]], two amino acids come together to form a [[Dipeptide|dipeptide]] through a [[Peptide bond|peptide bond]]. One [[Amino acids|amino acid]] loses its OH group while the other loses its H group, thereby releasing a [[Water|water]] molecule (H-OH) as the product of this reaction. | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 30 November 2012
A condensation reaction occurs when two molecules join together and at least one molecule of water is released. One of these molecules must have a hydroxyl group to be released, while the other must have a lone hydrogen atom to be released.
For example, during the reaction of amino acids, two amino acids come together to form a dipeptide through a peptide bond. One amino acid loses its OH group while the other loses its H group, thereby releasing a water molecule (H-OH) as the product of this reaction.