B1.2.4

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  • Ribosomes link amino acids together one at a time until a polypeptide is fully formed. The ribosome can make peptide bonds between any pair of amino acids so all sequences are possible.
  • For a polypeptide of n amino acids, there are 20^n possible sequences.
  • Examples:
    • beta-endorphin
    • insulin
    • alpha amylase
    • titin