Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-A process that causes a three-dimensional protein to change shape,resulting in the loss of biological function.

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Denaturation is the process by which a protein loses its tertiary structure, resulting in a loss of biological function.

Answer: A
 Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules, such as glucose or fructose.

Answer: B
 Triglycerides are a type of lipid composed of three fatty acid molecules and a glycerol molecule.

Answer: C
 A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

Answer: H
 Tertiary structure refers to the three-dimensional shape of a protein, including its twists, folds, and loops.

Answer: F
 Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge within a molecule, with polar molecules having an uneven distribution of charge.

Answer: G
 An active site is the specific region of a protein where a substrate molecule binds and undergoes a chemical reaction.

Answer: I
 Hydrogen bonds are weak chemical bonds that form between polar molecules, such as between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms of adjacent water molecules.

Answer: J
 Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and an R group that varies between individual amino acids.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct