BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

AMINO ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Denaturation can be caused by
A
freezing
B
pressure
C
sound waves
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The process that causes a protein to lose its shape is known as denaturation. Denaturation is usually caused by external stress on the protein, such as solvents, inorganic salts, exposure to acids or bases, and by heat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Process of Denaturation of Proteins Heating, exposure to acids or bases and even violent physical action can cause denaturation to occur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heat can be used to disrupt hydrogen bonds and non-polar hydrophobic interactions. This occurs because heat increases the kinetic energy and causes the molecules to vibrate so rapidly and violently that the bonds are disrupted. The proteins in eggs denature and coagulate during cooking.

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