JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 42

Question 42

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

Proteins in acid solution undergo

  1. A.polymerization
  2. B.substitution
  3. C.fermentation
  4. D.hydrolysis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (hydrolysis)

Explanation

Warm acid breaks the peptide links in proteins by adding water, so the proteins are hydrolysed to amino acids.