The application of heat or acid to a protein that causes its shape to change is known as ____.

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Denaturation refers to the alteration of the structure of a protein, which leads to its loss of function. This can be caused by various factors, including the application of heat or acid, which disrupts the weak bonds and interactions that maintain the protein's shape, resulting in unfolding or partial unfolding of the protein. Stiffening, condensation, destabilization, and hydrolyzation may also occur with changes in protein structure, but they do not specifically refer to the alteration caused by heat or acid.

The Application of Heat or Acid to a Protein That