The complete hydrolysis of a protein produces
- A. glucose molecules
- B. fatty acids and glycerol
- C. a mixture of amino acids
- D. urea and ammonia
Explanation
Every peptide bond is broken by boiling with concentrated acid or by protease enzymes, releasing the constituent amino acids, which can then be separated by chromatography or electrophoresis. Glucose comes from the hydrolysis of carbohydrates and fatty acids with glycerol from fats. Urea is a later metabolic product formed when surplus amino acids are deaminated in the liver.