Which of the following is true of the atoms in the backbone unit of a protein?
A) They all are in a straight line.
B) They are all in the same plane.
C) They all have tetrahedral geometry.
D) None of these is correct.

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The atoms in the backbone unit of a protein are all in the same plane. This is due to the planar nature of the peptide bond, which connects the amino acids in the backbone.

Which of the Following Is True of the Atoms in the Backbone