Question

Proteins are the polymers of __________.

• A. Formaldehydes
• B. Secondary amines
• C. Amino acids
• D. Ammonia

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Amino acids

The correct option is C.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. Amino acids are the monomeric units of protein.
2. As a result of the Translation of the mRNA, the amino acid chain was produced with the help of ribosomes.
3. The amino acid chain made is nonfunctional and is known as nascent protein.
4. These nascent proteins will undergo folding to gain functionality. Hence the amino acids are linked by a peptide bond.
5. Other bonds in the proteins are disulfide bonds, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interaction, and ionic interaction. Hence amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

Explanation for Incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Formaldehyde is a chemical reagent that is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon.
2. It is used to store biological specimens.

Option B:

1. Secondary amine is a chemical reagent that is important for carbon-nitrogen bond formation.
2. It is necessary for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Option D:

1. Ammonia is a regent that is poisonous.
2. It is made of nitrogen and hydrogen.

Final Answer: Proteins are the polymers of Amino acids.