Here's why:
* Amino Acids: The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins.
* Polymer: A polymer is a large molecule made up of many smaller repeating units.
* Protein Structure: Proteins are formed by linking amino acids together in long chains. The sequence of amino acids determines the protein's shape and function.
So, when you have a long chain of different amino acids linked together, you have a protein.