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Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents a specific description of a polypeptide?
A
Organic molecules linked by dehydration reactions
B
Organic monomers covalently bonded
C
Amino acids linked by hydrolysis
D
Carbohydrates with a hydrogen bond holding them together
E
None of the listed responses is correct.
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Understand the definition of a polypeptide: A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, which are formed through dehydration synthesis reactions.
Review the process of dehydration synthesis: This is a chemical reaction where water is removed to form a new bond, specifically between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, resulting in a peptide bond.
Analyze the given options: Each option describes a different type of molecular interaction or structure, but none accurately describe a polypeptide.
Option 1 describes organic molecules linked by dehydration reactions, which is partially correct but too vague as it doesn't specify amino acids or peptide bonds.
Option 2 mentions organic monomers covalently bonded, which is a general description that could apply to many types of polymers, not specifically polypeptides.