A Relatively Small Molecule with More Than 10 Amino Acids

question 58

Multiple Choice

A relatively small molecule with more than 10 amino acids is called a

• A)polypeptide.
• B)protein.
• C)polysaccharide.
• D)polynucleic acid.

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Definitions:

Viscosity

Resistance to flow or alteration of shape by any substance as a result of molecular cohesion.

Interferon

A group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumor cells.

Virus Production

The process by which viruses replicate themselves within host cells, resulting in the production of new virus particles.

Infected Tissues

Body tissues that have been invaded by pathogenic microorganisms, leading to disease or inflammation.