LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What bonds are broken during degradation of a protein?
A
Hydrogen
B
Covalent
C
Peptide
D
Gycosidic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peptide bonds are the covalent bonds between amino acids in a protein. They are responsible for the stability and molecular structure of proteins. These peptide bonds can be destroyed by various factors, such as heat, radiation, or acidity. It leads to the degradation of the protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bonds that hold amino acids together are known as peptide bonds. To break the peptide bonds in a protein, a hydrolysis reaction is needed similar to that involved in breaking up carbohydrates. Enzymes known as proteases are needed to break up the protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the denaturation process of protein, the secondary and tertiary structure of protein will be changed but the peptide bond of the primary structure remains constant. Because, the denaturation reaction is not strong and its energy is not enough to break the peptide bond.

Detailed explanation-4: -The protein hydrolysis aims to break down the peptide bonds and to increase the free amino acid and carboxyl groups.

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