Every protein has a unique shape and function because:

A) each protein has a unique sequence of amino acids.
B) the bonds between the amino acids vary from protein to protein.
C) the number of nitrogen atoms in each amino acid differs.
D) each protein has a unique sequence of nucleotides.


Answer: A

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