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this special bond. As a result of this research, they determined
the existence of a special bond occurring in proteins. The most
important characteristic distinguishing peptide bonds is that
when heated, they do not dissolve quickly. Peptide bonds can

dissolve only at high temperatures when exposed to strong
acids or bases for a long period. These peptide bonds allow pro-
teins to be strong and resilient.
In order for this special bond to be established, a carboxyl
group in the amino acid (COOH, in other words a compound

containing carbon, oxygen and hydrogen atoms) must combine
with the amino group in another amino acid (-NH , a special
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molecule containing nitrogen and hydrogen atoms). This estab-
lishes an important equilibrium at the connection points along
the protein chain. During the formation of these bonds that

constitute up to 80% of protein molecules, water is released.
The basic claim of the theory of evolution with regards to
the origin of life is that the first proteins came into existence in
water. However, this is a baseless claim because, as explained
above, water is released when amino acids combine. A reaction

that releases water cannot take place in water. Let’s explain this
with an analogy: if such a reaction had been possible, it would
also have been possible to immerse a damp cloth in water and
then remove it and see it was completely dry. In real world, it

will not happen. On the contrary, the cloth will get completely
wet and absorb as much water as it can.
For this reason, when the proteins are synthesized inside
the cell, amino acids are processed in a special chamber inside
the ribosome. This special ‘hydrophobic’ environment, in other
words, is dry. Amino acids can join together only in such an en-

vironment. In nature, it is impossible for such a reaction to take
place outside of this environment.