A student is shown images of different reactions. Which question would help the student determine which reaction is a peptide synthesis reaction?

A.
Question A: Which image shows the disruption of the hydrogen bonds between the atoms in the molecules?

B.
Question B: Which image shows the stabilization of the hydrogen bonds between the atoms in the molecules?

C.
Question C: Which image shows water as a product of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group?

D.
Question D: Which image shows water as a reactant of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group?

I want to say B but I think i will be wrong

I don't see any images.

Note that student's can't post links on Jiskha.

The correct answer is C.

A peptide synthesis reaction involves the condensation of an amino group and a carboxyl group to form a peptide bond, with water as a product. Therefore, the question that would help the student determine which reaction is a peptide synthesis reaction is:

Question C: Which image shows water as a product of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group?

To determine which reaction is a peptide synthesis reaction, we need to understand the process of peptide synthesis. Peptide synthesis involves the creation of a peptide bond between an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Looking at the options:

Option A asks about the disruption of hydrogen bonds between atoms. While hydrogen bonds may be involved in the reaction, it does not directly address peptide synthesis.

Option B asks about the stabilization of hydrogen bonds between atoms. Again, while hydrogen bonds may have some role, this question does not specifically relate to peptide synthesis.

Option C asks about water as a product of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group. This question is more relevant to peptide synthesis as the formation of a peptide bond typically leads to the release of water.

Option D asks about water as a reactant of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group. This is not correct as water does not typically act as a reactant in peptide synthesis.

From the provided options, the most relevant question to determine the peptide synthesis reaction would be option C: "Which image shows water as a product of the reaction between an amino group and a carboxyl group?"

Therefore, your initial instinct is correct and selecting option C would be the best choice.