170 types of amino acids exist, 25 of which are used in protein synthesis; most proteins typically contain around 20 distinct amino acids.
There are 170 known amino acids, with 25 used to make proteins, and most proteins utilize about 20 different types.
| Front | How many amino acids are there |
|---|---|
| Back | 170 25 make proteins most proteins contain 20 types. |
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