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Polypeptides are commonly referred to as Proteins (as proteins are chains of peptide molecules)

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Give an example of polypeptide?

Insulin is an example of a polypeptide. It is a hormone made up of two polypeptide chains, A and B, linked by disulfide bonds. Insulin plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body.


How are amino acids connected to one another by bonds in a polypeptide?

Amino acids are connected to one another in a polypeptide chain through peptide bonds. Peptide bonds form between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid, creating a chain of amino acids in a specific sequence.


Where does tRNA move after this bonding of lysine to the polypeptide?

After bonding lysine to the polypeptide chain, the tRNA moves away from the ribosome as it is no longer needed for the process of translation. The ribosome then moves along the mRNA to the next codon, where another tRNA molecule carrying the next amino acid will come in to continue building the polypeptide chain.


Is polypeptide an amino acid?

No, a polypeptide is not an amino acid. A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are the individual units that make up a polypeptide chain.


What is the correct order smallest to largest protein - amino acid - polypeptide?

The correct order from smallest to largest is: amino acid, polypeptide, protein. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are made up of one or more polypeptide chains. The polypeptide chains fold and interact to form the final protein structure.