Question

A ___________ chain is a sequence of amino acids that is the foundation for the basic structure of a protein.

a. polynomial
b. polypeptide
c. polysaccharide Eliminate
d. polyunsaturated

Answer 1

b. polypeptide chain

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B) Polypeptide.

When two amino acids are joined, the formation of peptide bond takes place by the loss of a molecule of water.Each of the the amino acid joins to form protein and the bond between them is peptide bond. A series of amino acid joined by peptide bonds forms a polypeptide chain.