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Question
Proteins are different based on number and type of ____________ contained in their polypeptide chain(s).
Responses
A fatty acidsfatty acids
B amino acidsamino acids
C nucleic acidsnucleic acids
D monosaccharides

1 answer

The correct answer is B: amino acids. Proteins are composed of polypeptide chains, which are made up of various amino acids. The number and type of amino acids determine the structure and function of the protein.