The Distribution of Amino Acids in a Protein Often Cannot

question 91

Multiple Choice

The distribution of amino acids in a protein often cannot be determined precisely by acid hydrolysis.Why?

• A)The side chains of asparagine and glutamine are also hydrolyzed.
• B)The amine groups on lysine and arginine neutralize much of the acid.
• C)The side chain of phenylalanine is almost totally destroyed by acid hydrolysis.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Abelam Culture

A society located in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, known for their elaborate yam festivals and impressive ceremonial houses called haus tambarans.

Yam Cultivation

The agricultural practice of growing yams, a type of tuber that is a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa and the Pacific.

Trobriand Islanders

The indigenous people of the Trobriand Islands, part of Papua New Guinea, known for their unique matrilineal society and Kula ring exchange system.

Canoe Prow

The forward-most part of a canoe, often intricately decorated in indigenous cultures, and designed for both functional steering and ceremonial or symbolic purposes.