A polypeptide is a long chain of amino acids joined together through peptide bonds (condensation reaction) to form a chain-like structure. Therefore, option B is correct as it describes a condensation polymer of amino acids. Option A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the composition of a polypeptide.

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A Polypeptide Is

Question 120

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A polypeptide is

A) an addition polymer of amino acids
B) a condensation polymer of amino acids
C) a polymer of sugar molecules
D) a part of nucleic acids
E) none of these

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