When you place a piece of red meat on a hot barbeque, it slowly changes from soft to firm. Meat is primarily made of proteins. Which of the following might account for the change in meat texture during cooking?

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The addition of heat causes proteins to lose their three-dimensional shape and link together, which changes the texture of the meat. This process is called denaturation. The denatured proteins bind together, creating a firmer texture.

When You Place a Piece of Red Meat on a Hot