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20 March, 14:43

A protein is composed of a long chain of monomers called?

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  1. 20 March, 14:55
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    Amino acids

    Explanation;

    -Amino acids are the monomers used to build the chains that eventually become proteins. There are approximately 20 - 22 different common amino acids. They are joined together in long chains by chemical reactions that eliminate water and create joins between them called peptide bonds.

    -When joining two amino acids together cells carry out a chemical reaction between the amine group of one amino acid and the carboxylic acid group of the second amino acid. A molecule of water is eliminated during this reaction which is called a condensation reaction or a dehydration synthesis.

    -Two amino acids linked together in his way is called a dipeptide and a long chain of amino acids is called a polypeptide.
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