A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. While there is no set length for a polypeptide, it generally consists of at least 10 amino acids. A polypeptide with less than five amino acids would not be considered a significant chain, while one with only three amino acids would be considered a tripeptide.

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A Polypeptide ____.

Question 11

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A polypeptide ____.

A) contains less than five amino acids
B) is composed of more than one protein molecule
C) contains ten or more amino acids
D) contains only three amino acids
E) not folded or coiled

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