Peptides, without the jargon

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1. What are peptides made from?

Chains of amino acidsChains of sugarsOnly mineralsOnly fatty acids

2. Why can two peptides have very different effects?

Because every peptide contains a different vitaminBecause sequence and shape affect which receptors or pathways they interact withBecause peptide names determine their effectBecause all peptides act on the same receptor

3. What do many naturally occurring peptides do in the body?

Act as signals between cells and systemsOnly provide caloriesOnly form boneOnly carry oxygen

4. Which is an example of a peptide-related research area?

Appetite and metabolismGrowth-hormone signalling and recoverySkin and collagen biologyAll of the above

5. What is the best way to think about a peptide's effect?

All peptides do roughly the same thingThe effect depends on the specific peptide and the pathway it influencesPeptide length alone tells you the resultEvery peptide primarily affects muscle

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