Biomolecules Question 22

22. The enormous diversity of protein molecules is due mainly to the diversity of

(a) amino groups on the amino acids

(b) $R$ groups on the amino acids

(c) amino acid sequences within the protein molecule

(d) peptide bonds

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) There are only 20 amino acids. These can be arranged in different order in the polypeptide chain to form a diverse array of proteins.