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William Harris
on Dec 19, 2024
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What is a unit made of 20-50 amino acids called?
A) An oligopeptide
B) A polysaccharide
C) A polypeptide
D) An oligosaccharide
Oligopeptide
An oligopeptide is a short chain of amino acids, typically having fewer than 20 residues, connected by peptide bonds.
Polypeptide
A linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino-acid residues bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.
- Identify the elements of protein structure from primary to quaternary levels.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the elements of protein structure from primary to quaternary levels.