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CELL BIOLOGY

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Which of the following represents the hydrolysis of protein?
A
Polypeptides + water
B
Polypeptides
C
Dipeptides
D
Dipeptides + water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein hydrolysis is the breakdown of protein into smaller peptides and free amino acids. The sequence starts from proteins which is broken down to peptones and then to polypeptides and finally to amino acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -The result is 2 individual amino acid molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dipeptide Structure A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond. Amino acids consist of an amino and carboxyl functional groups. An amino group consists of one nitrogen and two hydrogens, bonded together through single covalent bonds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Key Concepts. Proteins are polypeptides, polymers made up of a large number of amino acid units joined together by peptide bonds (amide links). Hydrolysis refers to a reaction with water. Acid hydrolysis refers to a hydrolysis reaction occurring under acidic conditions.

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