What effect does denaturation have on proteins?
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What effect does denaturation have on proteins?
What are Proteins?
Proteins are biological molecules which can have an either structural or functional role. They are made from amino acid monomers of which there are 21 naturally occurring types. Proteins are stabilised by electrostatic interactions.
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View this answerDenaturation irreversibly destroys protein shape. This can occur through too high temperatures, wrong pH levels or the presence of certain metals.
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Denaturation of Protein: Definition & Causes
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Chapter 16 / Lesson 12Understand the definition of denaturation of a protein and what happens when a protein is denatured. Learn various factors that cause proteins to denature.
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