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Proteins at times are not soluble in the cell and form aggregates known as ___________

(a) coagulation

(b) aggregated mass

(c) inclusion bodies

(d) insoluble mass

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The correct choice is (c) inclusion bodies

Explanation: Proteins are not always soluble and at times they form insoluble aggregates. These are called as inclusion bodies. It is to separate them out by centrifugation.

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