Amino acids exhibit amphoteric behavior as -

1. They can act both as an acid and as a base.

2. They can act only as an acid but not as a base.

3. They can act only as a base but not an acid.

4. None of the above.

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Amino acids are linked together in protein by:
1. β -glycosidic bond 2. Peptide bond
3. Dative bond 4. α -glycosidic bond
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The secondary structure of protein is represented by:

1. α-helix structure 2. β-pleated sheet structure
3. Both 1 and 2 4. None of the above
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A linkage present in proteins and peptides is:

1. 2.
3. 4.
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An optically inactive amino acid is-

1. Lactic acid 2. Serine
3. Alanine 4. Glycine
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α-helix structure of proteins is stabilized by :

1. H-bonds formed between the −SH and C=O group.
2. H-bonds formed between the −NH and C=O group.
3. Ionic bonds formed between the −SH and C=O group.
4. Ionic bonds formed between the −NH and C=O group.

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An insoluble biomolecule in water is-

1. α-keratin 2. Haemoglobin
3. Ribonuclease 4. Adenine
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The denaturation of proteins indicates -

1. The primary structure of a protein is destroyed and the enzyme loses it's activity.
2. The primary structure of a protein is destroyed and the enzyme enhances it's activity.
3. The secondary and tertiary structures of a protein are destroyed and the enzyme loses it's activity.
4. The secondary and tertiary structures of a protein are destroyed and the enzyme enhances it's activity.

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The helical structure of a protein is stabilized by:

1. Hydrogen bonds 2. Ether bonds
3. Peptide bonds 4. Dipeptide bonds 
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In humans, the main oxygen carrier in the blood is -

1. Hemocyanin

2. Proteins

3. Haemoglobin

4. Both microorganisms and haemoglobin.

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