SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q57

Who explained the structure of protein?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pauling and Corey.

Pauling and Corey are credited with explaining the structure of proteins. Linus Pauling and Robert Corey made significant contributions to understanding protein structures by proposing the alpha-helix and beta-sheet configurations, which are fundamental to protein secondary structure. Their work, alongside that of other scientists like Francis Crick and James Watson, helped lay the groundwork for the modern understanding of protein structure and function. Their findings were pivotal in the field of molecular biology.