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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