What condensation reaction occurs in the body?

Answer 1

Two of the most important from an academic standpoint are the Aldol addition which involves combining aldehyde, ketones or N,N-disubstituted esters to form more complex molecues. In the case of a biological system single collagen proteins are linked to form cross- linked collagen via an aldol addition of 2 aldehyde molecules, as well as the claisen condensation which is best known for the reaction between 2 thioesters acetyl thioester and malonyl thioester to form part of a fatty acid used in protein synthesis.

Answer 2

In the body, a common condensation reaction is the formation of a peptide bond between amino acids during protein synthesis. This reaction occurs when the carboxyl group of one amino acid reacts with the amino group of another amino acid, resulting in the release of water and the formation of a bond.