If the amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds, it becomes a _.
Correct answer: A. Protein
- A. Protein
- B. Globular protein
- C. Functional protein
- D. Secretive protein
Explanation
An amino acid joined only by peptide bonds is the straight chain and has the primary structure of a protein.Globular protein has a tertiary structure, fibrous protein has secondary structure.
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