Zoology-Proteins

NEET Zoology Proteins Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The tertiary structure of proteins is essential for their biological function. | Reason (R): In proteins, only right-handed helices are observed in the secondary structure.

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 B

Detailed Explanation

The tertiary structure provides a three-dimensional shape necessary for protein function, but the reason given (right-handed helices) pertains to secondary structure, not tertiary.

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