The scientists, Perutz and Kendrew worked for several years studying the structures of big complicated biological molecules, taking X-ray pictures of their crystals. They were awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of globular (around) proteins that dissolve in water such as:

collagen

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haemoglobin of blood

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keratin of hair

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myosin of muscles

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The correct option is D haemoglobin of blood
Perutz and Kendrew were awarded the Nobel prize for their pioneering discovery of haemoglobin, which has a globular structure and are soluble in water

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