LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

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: -Glucose is a carbohydrate, a monosaccharide. Glucose does not contain amino acids whereas proteins contain amino acids. Thus, the energy provider is not a function of proteins. Hence, the correct option is the option (D) As energy provider for metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option a is incorrect as glucose is not a protein since it does not consist of essential amino acid units.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer & Explanation. The given structure C6H12O6 is glucose. So the given macronutrient is carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glycine is not a carbohydrate. It is a protein.

Detailed explanation-5: -Honey, golden syrup. Dried fruits such as dates, currants & figs. Small amounts are found in some fruits (grapes and dried apricots), vegetables (sweet corn) and honey. Manufactured foods such as juices, cured hams, pasta sauces. Digestion and conversion of other carbohydrates.

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