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Glutelins/Prolamins are soluble in dilute alkali or acid.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Glutelins and Prolamins**: - Glutelins and prolamins are both types of storage proteins found in plants, particularly in cereal grains. They play a crucial role in energy storage. 2. **Solubility Characteristics**: - Prolamins are known to be soluble in alcohol, particularly ethanol, but they are not soluble in dilute alkali or acid. - Glutelins, on the other hand, are soluble in dilute alkali and acid. ...
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