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What is denaturation of proteins?
What is denaturation of proteins?
- A process where a protein increases in size due to the addition of amino acids
- A process where a protein loses its native shape and becomes biologically inactive (correct)
- A process where a protein gains its native shape
- A process where a protein changes its function
Which factor causes denaturation of proteins by disrupting hydrophobic interactions?
Which factor causes denaturation of proteins by disrupting hydrophobic interactions?
- Acid
- Radiation
- Alcohol (correct)
- Heat
How does changing pH affect protein denaturation?
How does changing pH affect protein denaturation?
- It enhances the protein's biological activity
- It denatures the protein by altering charges on side chains (correct)
- It decreases the size of the protein
- It has no effect on the protein's structure
Which of the following is NOT an agent causing denaturation of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT an agent causing denaturation of proteins?
What happens to a denatured antibody?
What happens to a denatured antibody?
Why does increasing temperature lead to protein denaturation?
Why does increasing temperature lead to protein denaturation?
What is the denaturation process that occurs at higher temperatures called?
What is the denaturation process that occurs at higher temperatures called?
During denaturation, which type of bond is NOT broken?
During denaturation, which type of bond is NOT broken?
What is the purpose of adding egg white to boiling water in the experiment described?
What is the purpose of adding egg white to boiling water in the experiment described?
What happens when egg white is subjected to vigorous shaking in a container?
What happens when egg white is subjected to vigorous shaking in a container?
Which component is NOT used in the experiment described for observing denaturation?
Which component is NOT used in the experiment described for observing denaturation?
What bonds are broken during denaturation according to the text?
What bonds are broken during denaturation according to the text?
