Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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Chapter 2, Problem 22RQ
If a polypeptide contains 10 peptide bonds, how many amino acids does it contain? (a) 9, (b) 10, (c) 11, (d) 12.
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