Protein acts as buffer due to which propey
Correct Answer: Amphipathic (amphoteric in nature)
Description: Most biomolecules are amphipathic; that is, they possess regions rich in charged or polar functional groups as well as regions with hydrophobic character. Proteins tend to fold with the R-groups of amino acids with hydrophobic side chains in the interior. Amino acids with charged or polar amino acid side chains. Ref: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 30E (2015) Pg No 8.
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