Question

amino acids and genes
amino acids are coded by a three - letter code, called a codon. the amino acids all chain together to create a polypeptide. when a mutation, or change, in the codon occurs, it causes the gene to code for different proteins. this could have devastating effects on the organism or it could be very helpful.
this image is demonstrating how amino acids form a chain during translation.
what does a long chain of amino acids create?
the nucleus
a lipid
a polypeptide

Explanation:

The text clearly states "The amino acids all chain together to create a polypeptide."

Answer:

C. a polypeptide