Which of the following observations is the strongest argument in favor of the hypothesis that protein structure and function are correlated?
A) Denatured unfolded) proteins do not function normally.
B) Enzymes tend to be globular in shape.
C) Proteins have four distinct levels of structure and many functions.
D) Proteins function best at certain temperatures.

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Denatured (unfolded) proteins do not function normally because the shape of a protein is critical to its function. This supports the hypothesis that protein structure and function are correlated, as a change in structure can lead to a loss of function. The other options are also related to protein structure and function, but do not provide as strong of a argument for correlation between the two.

Which of the Following Observations Is the Strongest Argument in Favor