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What is the difference between ‘fibrous protein’ and ‘globular protein’ ?

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Fibrous proteins: Polypeptidex chains which are running parallel are held together by hydrogen and di sulphide bonds, fibre like structures are formed.

Ex: Keratin, myosin

Globular protein:- This structure results when the chains of polypeptide coil around to give a spherical shape.

Ex: Insulin, albumin


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