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What is the main product of protein hydrolysis?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Amino acids, proteins and DNA (A-level only)
Question
- A. Polypeptides
- B. Amino acids
- C. Nucleotides
- D. Fatty acids
Answer
Amino acids
Explanation
The hydrolysis of proteins results in the production of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
Common mistake
Confusion in Hydrolysis Process
Students often confuse hydrolysis of proteins with condensation reactions, thinking that hydrolysis involves forming bonds instead of breaking them.
Remember that hydrolysis is the process of breaking down proteins into amino acids by adding water. The formula for hydrolysis can be represented as: Protein + H2O → Amino Acids. In this reaction, water is used to break the peptide bonds. Therefore, the correct understanding is that hydrolysis involves the addition of water to break bonds, not the formation of new ones.
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