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Which among the following is incorrect about amino acids?(a) Amino acids are those that contain an amine group and a carboxylic group(b) Base on the position of amino group with respect to the carboxylic group, amino groups are classified as α-, β-, γ-, δ- amino acids(c) Proteins on hydrolysis produce α-, β-, γ-, δ- amino acids(d) Amino acids are usually represented by a three letter symbol or a one letter conventionThis question was posed to me during a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Biomolecules-2 topic in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11 |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) Proteins on hydrolysis PRODUCE α-, β-, γ-, δ- amino acids The explanation is: Amino acids are those that CONTAIN an amine group and a carboxylic group. Base on the POSITION of amino group with respect to the carboxylic group, amino groups are classified as α-, β-, γ-, δ- amino acids. Proteins on hydrolysis produce only α-amino acids. |
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