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Biomolecules in the Cell > Proteins - Classification of Proteins on the Basis of Molecular Shape

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CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Classification of Proteins on the Basis of Molecular Shape

Feature Fibrous Proteins Globular Proteins
Shape Thread-like; lie side by side → fibres Folded into a compact spheroidal shape
Solubility Usually insoluble in water Usually soluble in water
Function Structural Functional (enzymes, hormones, antibodies)
Examples Keratin (hair, nails), Collagen (connective tissue), Myosin Insulin, Albumin, Haemoglobin, Enzymes
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