Zoology-Proteins

NEET Zoology Proteins Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Protein tertiary structure is essential for its biological function. | Reason (R): Tertiary structure describes the protein as an extended rigid rod.

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 C

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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