Which of the following occurs when a protein is denatured? I.Covalent bonds are broken.
II)Hydrogen bonds are broken.
III)The protein loses its shape.
IV)The protein loses its biological activity.
A) All of these are correct statements.
B) All of these statements, except IV, are correct.
C) All of these statements, except I, are correct.
D) Only II and III are correct.
E) None of these statements is correct.

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Denaturation of a protein involves the breaking of hydrogen bonds and other non-covalent interactions, leading to a loss of its three-dimensional shape and biological activity. Covalent bonds, such as peptide bonds forming the primary structure, are not typically broken during denaturation.

Which of the Following Occurs When a Protein Is Denatured