Which of the following terms can be used to describe a protein?

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A protein is typically made up of a long chain of amino acids joined together, referred to as a polypeptide chain. Therefore, option A, "Polypeptide," is the best choice to describe a protein. Option B, "Branched amino acid chain," is not accurate since proteins are typically linear (unbranched) chains of amino acids. Option C, "Polysaccharide," is incorrect as polysaccharides are carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides, not amino acids. Option D, "Monopeptide," is not a commonly used term in biochemistry, and is therefore not a suitable choice to describe a protein.

Which of the Following Terms Can Be Used to Describe