NEET Chemistry Proteins Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
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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