More than __ amino acids linked together is considered a protein.

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Protein is a macromolecule composed of long chains of amino acids. The minimum number of amino acids required to form a protein is generally considered to be around 50. Therefore, more than 50 amino acids linked together is considered a protein. Options A, B, and C are incorrect. A chain of 10 amino acids would be called a peptide, a chain of 3 amino acids would be called a tripeptide, and a chain of 2 amino acids would be called a dipeptide.

More Than __ Amino Acids Linked Together Is Considered a Protein