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MHT CET 202625 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Biomolecules (B)

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Biomolecules (B)

A basic protein contains more basic amino acids such as ______.

A basic protein contains more basic amino acids such as ______.

Options

  1. ALysine and methionine
  2. BMethionine and arginine
  3. CArginine and lysine
  4. DValine and lysine

Correct answer

C. Arginine and lysine

Step-by-step solution

Basic proteins are rich in basic amino acids, which have positively charged side chains at physiological pH.

The standard basic amino acids are arginine, lysine, and histidine.

Among the given options, arginine and lysine are both basic amino acids. Methionine and valine are neutral, non-polar amino acids.

Histones are a well-known example of basic proteins, which are rich in arginine and lysine residues.

Answer: Arginine and lysine
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