Question

Protein found in egg white is

• A. Albumin
• B. Casein
• C. Globulin
• D. Vitelline

Answer 1

The correct option is A Albumin

Albumin is an egg protein which is globular in structure with polar groups placed at the protein surface. It is present in the clear liquid which is present inside the egg. It consists of 90% water into which is dissolved about 10% proteins.

Casein is a milk protein which is digested slowly.

Globulins are the proteins which are present in the blood plasma. These are mainly dissolved in the blood plasma. These are released in response to the antigens and are known as antibodies.

Vitelline is found in a layer present in the egg which surrounds the yolk sac.

So, the correct answer is option A.