Amino acids form peptides which then form polypeptides.
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Ribosomes assemble polypeptide chains by reading the mRNA sequence and linking together amino acids in the order specified by the codons. This process occurs during translation in the cell.
Yes, all proteins are composed of one or more polypeptide chains, which are formed from amino acids. Proteins can be made up of a single polypeptide chain or multiple chains that interact with each other to form a functional protein molecule.
Glycoproteins are composed of polysaccharide chains (carbohydrates) covalently linked to polypeptide chains (proteins). These molecules play important roles in cell signaling, recognition, and structure in living organisms.
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Amino acids with positively charged side chains, such as lysine, arginine, and histidine, would make the overall charge of a polypeptide more positive when incorporated into the polypeptide chain. These amino acids have side chains that can interact with negatively charged groups, leading to a net positive charge in the polypeptide.
True. Proteins can be made up of one or more individual polypeptide chains joined together. The individual chains, known as subunits, come together to form the functional protein molecule.