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Biomolecules
Define the following with an example:
Denatured protein
When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like a change in temperature or chemical change like a change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules unfold and helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation of the protein.
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When RNA is hydrolysed, there is no relationship among the quantities of different bases obtained. What does this fact suggest about the structure of RNA?
Give one example each of (i) Reducing sugar and (ii) Non-reducing sugar.
Name the anomers of glucose.
State two characteristics of monosaccharides.
Name a carbohydrate containing five carbon atoms per molecule.
Name the monomers of starch.
Name the polysaccharides that is stored in the liver of animals.
What do you understand by the term gycosidic linkage?
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