BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT an example of a protein?
A
myosin
B
keratin
C
lactase
D
glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option a is incorrect as glucose is not a protein since it does not consist of essential amino acid units.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C 6H 12O 6. Glucose is overall the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that the body can easily and rapidly convert to energy. Glycogen is stored in the liver and the muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two main forms of carbs are: simple carbohydrates (or simple sugars): including fructose, glucose, and lactose, which also are found in nutritious whole fruits. complex carbohydrates (or starches): found in foods such as starchy vegetables, whole grains, rice, and breads and cereals.

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