JEE Main · 2024 · Shift-ImediumBIO-071

Type of amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of proteins is:

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Type of amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of proteins is:

Options
  1. a

    β\beta

  2. b

    α\alpha

  3. c

    δ\delta

  4. d

    γ\gamma

Correct Answerb

α\alpha

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Protein Subunits — Proteins are biopolymers made of many amino acid residues linked by peptide bonds.

Step 2: Hydrolysis Process — Complete hydrolysis using acid, base, or enzymes breaks these bonds to release individual amino acids.

Step 3: Identification — Naturally occurring proteins consist exclusively of α-amino acids\alpha\text{-amino acids} (where the amino and carboxyl groups are on the same carbon).

Key Point: This structural commonality is a core feature of all biological proteins.

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