Question

easy difference between fibrous and globular proteins

Answer 1

Fibrous protiens are insoluble in water but globular proteins are soluble in water.

Answer 2

Difference between fibrous proteins and globular proteins

 

Fibrous proteins♤

Globular proteins♡

♤1.

They are long, elongated, thread-like and asymmetric in shape

♡They are spherical, oval or elliptical in shape

2.

♤The peptide chains are held together by strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds

♡The peptide chains are held together by relatively weak intramolecular hydrogen bonds

3.

♤They are insoluble in water but soluble in concentrated acids and alkalis

♡They are soluble in water

4.

♤Examples: Keratin, Fibroin, Collagen

♡Examples: Insulin, Casein, Egg albumin, myoglobin, antibodies