Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2020
Proteins in acid solution undergo?
A
Substitution
B
Fermentation
C
Hydrolysis
D
Polymerisation
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Correct Option: C
Acid hydrolysis refers to a hydrolysis reaction occurring under acidic conditions. Acid hydrolysis of a protein breaks the polymer down into its constituent amino acids.
In organic chemistry, acid hydrolysis is a hydrolysis process in which a protic acid is used to catalyze the cleavage of a chemical bond via a nucleophilic substitution reaction, with the addition of the elements of water. For example, in the conversion of cellulose or starch to glucose. Wikipedia
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