Asked in PMC Practice Test 36 (2021) 2021Moderate

Disruption of the protein structure by heating, changing, and by chemicals is called as _.

Correct answer: C. Denaturation

  • A. Coagulation
  • B. Dehydration
  • C. Denaturation
  • D. None of these options are correct

Explanation

Protein structure can be disrupted by heating, changing, and by chemicals. This process is called denaturation.

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