Biomolecules Question 6
Question 6 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)
Type of amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of proteins is :
(1) $\beta$
(2) $\alpha$
(3) $\delta$
(4) $\gamma$
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Answer (2)
Solution
Formula: Amino Acids
Proteins are natural polymers composed of $\alpha$-amino acids which are connected by peptide linkages.
Hence proteins upon acidic hydrolysis produce $\alpha$-amino acids.