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Which microscopic detail affects the strength of different forms of silk? (1 point)
Different silk strands are made with different types of atoms.
Different types of silk are in long strands or in other very different arrangements.
Different silk strands have different combinations of amino acids.
Different types of silk do not have the same strength if they come from different sources.
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Different silk strands have different combinations of amino acids.
The amino acid sequence (and resulting protein structure) determines how the molecules pack and form strong beta‑sheet regions, so composition at the molecular level affects silk strength.
The amino acid sequence (and resulting protein structure) determines how the molecules pack and form strong beta‑sheet regions, so composition at the molecular level affects silk strength.
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