NEET Zoology Proteins Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Protein tertiary structure is essential for its biological function. | Reason (R): Tertiary structure describes the protein as an extended rigid rod.
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 tertiary structure of a protein is crucial for its function, as it provides a 3-dimensional view necessary for biological activity. However, the tertiary structure is not an extended rigid rod; it is folded like a hollow woolen ball.
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