Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): When an individual amino acid is part of a peptide or protein it is called amino acid residue. Reason (R): When an amino acid becomes part of a protein or peptide through peptide bond it loses a molecule of water and is called amino acid residue. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) \
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) \
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct \
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Residue = Remainder. An amino acid loses water ($\text{H}_{2}\text{O}$) when joining a chain, so only a "residue" or remainder of the original molecule is left behind.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A