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Question : Differentiate acidic and basic proteins

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Solution :Basic PROTEINS. A protein, rich in basic amino acids such as argirune and lysine, exists as a cation and BEHAVES as a base atthe physiological -pH of 7.4 is called basic protein. Examples histones of nucleoproteins of CHROMOSOMES.
ACIDIC proteins. These are rich in acidic amino acids LIKE glutamic acid and aspartic acid, and behave as acids (H-donors)at the physiological pH of 7.4.


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