Denaturation of a protein results in the loss of its native conformation and its biological activity.Which of the following best describes what happens when a protein is denatured?
A) The primary structure of the protein is altered.
B) Peptide bonds are broken,and individual amino acids are released.
C) Secondary,tertiary,or quaternary levels of structure are disrupted.
D) The N-terminal and C-terminal ends of the protein form their zwitterions.
E) The N-terminal and C-terminal ends of the protein are hydrolyzed.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q48: What is the most common type of
Q49: What level(s)of protein structure is/are created in
Q50: Amino acids or their component elements are
Q51: What level of protein structure is described
Q52: Which statement is FALSE?
A)Hydrophobic amino acids have
Q54: Which amino acid contains an aromatic ring
Q55: 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid (common name leucine)is an essential
Q56: Blood proteins will become denatured when they
Q57: Which of the following correctly matches the
Q58: What two types of secondary structure are
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents