How Many Different Combinations Are Possible for a Tripeptide Containing

question 32

Multiple Choice

How many different combinations are possible for a tripeptide containing one of each of the following amino acids: Phe, Val, Asp?

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10
• E) greater than 10

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