WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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1. The hydrolysis of proteins by dilute mineral acids produces
- A. sucrose.
- B. glucose.
- C. amino acids.Correct
- D. fatty acids.
Explanation
Dilute mineral acids hydrolyse the peptide bonds in proteins, breaking them down into their constituent amino acids.
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