There Are 20¹⁰⁰ Different Possible Sequence Combinations for a Protein

question 48

Multiple Choice

There are 20¹⁰⁰ different possible sequence combinations for a protein chain with 100 amino acids.In addition to the amino acid sequence of the protein, what other factors INCREASE the potential for diversity in these macromolecules?

• A)free rotation around single bonds during synthesis
• B)noncovalent interactions sampled as protein folds
• C)the directionality of amino acids being added
• D)the planar nature of the peptide bond

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