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polypeptides
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a linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a primary structure of a protein
- Insulin is a polypeptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- Hemoglobin, responsible for oxygen transport in blood, is a polypeptide with four subunits.
- Amino acids link together through peptide bonds to form the linear structure of a polypeptide.
- Enzymes, crucial for catalyzing biochemical reactions, are often composed of polypeptide chains.
- Collagen, providing structural support to tissues like skin and tendons, is a fibrous polypeptide.