Chemistry of Cooking.

Question 1

What happens when proteins are heated?

Answer 1

these intermolecular bonds are broken allowing the proteins to change shape (denature).These changes alter the texture of foods.

Question 2

What is the functional group of an aldehyde?

Answer 2

CH (double bond) O

Question 3

What is the functional group of a ketone?

Answer 3

C (double bond) O

Question 4

What is the general formula of aldehydes and ketones?

Answer 4

CnH2nO