The edible portions of the leek are the white base of the leaves (above the roots and stem base), the light green parts, and to a lesser extent the dark green parts of the leaves. One of the most popular uses is for adding flavor to stock.
HOME BIOLOGY DEFINITION. Peptide bond. A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (H 2 O). This is a dehydration synthesis reaction, and usually occurs between amino acids.
More specifically, peptide bonds join the carboxyl group of one amino acid with the amino group of another. For example, the amino acid called glycine can bond with the amino acid called alanine to form a dipeptide. The prefix 'di' means two, so, a dipeptide is defined as a compound consisting of two amino acids.