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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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.