Peptide Bond: A covalent bond that links two amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid.

 

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Peptide Bond: A covalent bond that links two amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid.

Peptide: A short polymer made by linking together amino acid molecules.

Polypeptide: A protein or part of a protein made of a chain of amino acids joined by a peptide bond.

Payment-In-Kind (PIK) Bond: A bond that gives the issuer an option (during an initial period) either to make coupon payments in cash or in the form of additional bonds.

Passive Bond: A bond without any interest yield.

Peptides: Short chains of amino acids.

Performance Bond: A surety bond between two parties, insuring one party against loss if the terms of a contract are not fulfilled.

Par Bond: A bond trading at its face value.

Municipal Revenue Bond: A bond issued to finance a public project that is funded by receipts from the project's operation.

Municipal Bonds: Bonds issued to finance public improvements such as parks, schools and urban renewal projects.