question

define the following terms:

(a) invert sugar 

(b) native protein

(c) nucleotide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) (a) invert sugar- the equimolar mixture of d-(+)-glucos and d -(-) - fructose obtained as a result of hydrolysis of sucrose is called invert sugar.

(b)native protein - a protein foundin a biological system having a unique 3-d structure and specific biological activity is called a native protein.

(c) nucleotide: a nucleotide contains all the three components of nuclic acids i.e a phosphore acid group, sugar and a nitrogenous base.