JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-IImediumBIO-099

Which of the following is NOT an example of fibrous protein?

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of fibrous protein?

Options
  1. a

    Keratin

  2. b

    Albumin

  3. c

    Collagen

  4. d

    Myosin

Correct Answerb

Albumin

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Protein Morphology — Fibrous proteins are insoluble in water and have long, fiber-like structures (e.g., Keratin, Collagen, Myosin).

Step 2: Globular Proteins — Globular proteins are spherical or ellipsoidal in shape and are typically water-soluble (e.g., Albumin, Hemoglobin).

Step 3: Selection — Albumin is a classic example of a globular protein, not a fibrous one. Correct option is (b).

Key Point: Keratin is found in hair and nails, collagen in connective tissue, and myosin in muscles.

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