CBSE 2024 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q26 · 3 marks
Explain the following terms:(a)Essential amino acids(b)Peptide bond(c)Denaturation $\displaystyle \mathbf{1} \boldsymbol{\times} \mathbf{3}$
Explain the following terms:
(a)
Essential amino acids
(b)
Peptide bond
(c)
Denaturation $\displaystyle \mathbf{1} \boldsymbol{\times} \mathbf{3}$
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
Amino acids that cannot be synthesised in the body and must be obtained through diet.
(b)
The amide linkage between - COOH group and - \(\displaystyle \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) group. / The amide linkage (-CONH-)which joins two amino acids.
(c)
When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in pH, temperature etc it loses itsbiological activity (Or destruction of secondary and tertiary structure.)
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