When the Number of Amino Acids Linked Together in a Peptide

question 66

Multiple Choice

When the number of amino acids linked together in a peptide reaches about 50 to 75, its classification usually transitions from ____to____ .

• A)peptide; oligopeptide
• B)oligopeptide; polypeptide
• C)minipeptide; megapeptide
• D)polypeptide; protein
• E)hypoprotein; hyperprotein

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