Chemistry-Proteins

NEET Chemistry Proteins Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): Globular proteins are usually soluble in water. | Reason (R): The spherical shape of globular proteins allows them to have hydrophilic side chains on the outside interacting with water.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The globular proteins' spherical shape is due to their polypeptide chains coiling in such a way that hydrophilic side chains are exposed, which makes them soluble in water.

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