Protein denaturation: definition, denaturing factors Flashcards
1
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Denaturation
A
When proteins change shape by disrupting weak interactions like hydrogen bonds
2
Q
Denaturation of proteins
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Represent change of protein native conformation
3
Q
Denaturation doesn’t occur in
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simple organic molecules
4
Q
denaturation agents only affect
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non-covalent interaction
5
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Denaturation does not affect
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Peptide bonds
6
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Denaturing factors
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Temperature
Pressure
pH
Gamma Rays/X rays
