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it consists of 10- 20 amino acids ....more than this is called polypeptides.....

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a string of 10-20 amino acids.

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How many polymers do proteins have?

Proteins, also known as polypeptides, are polymers of individual amino acids (peptides). The number of amino acids in the protein chain varies widely. There are dipeptides (2 amino acids), oligopeptides (with a small number of amino acids beyond 2), and full-scale polypeptides (which typically contain many amino acids).


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How many types of amino acids exist?

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How many amino acids long is a typical human protein?

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How many amino acids does this pentapeptide contain?

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How many different types of amino acids exist?

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How many types of amino acids are available to construct all the proteins in a human body?

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