protein denaturation

Question 1

What is protein denaturation?

Answer 1

The alteration of the structure of amino acids in proteins, leading to an unraveling from their natural shape.

This alteration occurs due to the breaking of chemical bonds.

Question 2

What causes protein denaturation?

Answer 2

It can happen due to:
* Heat
* Beating

Both heat and mechanical agitation can lead to the alteration of protein structure.

Question 3

What happens to protein molecules when they are heated?

Answer 3

They uncoil and unravel.

This uncoiling affects the protein’s functionality.

Question 4

True or False: Beating a protein causes it to remain in its natural shape.

Answer 4

False

Beating a protein actually uncoils and unravels its structure.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Protein denaturation involves the breaking of _______.

Answer 5

chemical bonds.

The integrity of proteins depends on these chemical bonds.