Protein Denaturation

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Which protein in egg white is susceptible to denaturing under mechanical beating?

  • Globulin
  • Albumin
  • Ovalbumin (correct)
  • Lysozyme

What happens to the hydrophobic sections of ovalbumin under mechanical beating?

  • They rearrange themselves by moving to the air (correct)
  • They form hydrogen bonds with water molecules
  • They move to the center of the ovalbumin
  • They are exposed to water

What is the main cause of denaturation of ovalbumin under mechanical beating?

  • Temperature changes
  • pH changes
  • Mechanical force (correct)
  • Chemical reactions

What happens to the protein structure of ovalbumin when it is denatured?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the hydrophilic sections of ovalbumin under mechanical beating?

<p>They are exposed to air (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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