Which of the following statements is true of the polarity of proteins?
A) All proteins are acidic.
B) All proteins are basic.
C) All proteins are neutral.
D) The polarity of a protein depends on its side chains.

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The polarity of a protein depends on its side chains. The side chains of amino acids in a protein determine its overall polarity, which can be acidic, basic, neutral or amphipathic (having both polar and nonpolar regions). Therefore, no blanket statement can be made regarding the polarity of all proteins.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Polarity