Chapter 26, Problem 26.27P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of different polypeptides 300 amino acids long (a modest number for a protein) can be constructed from the naturally occurring amino acids is to be determined. That number is to be compared to Avogadro’s number.

Concept introduction:

In general there are ${\text{20}}^{\text{Y}}$ combinations for a protein that is Y amino acids long.