Some microbial control agents are able to _____ cell proteins by breaking bonds that maintain the native state, the three-dimensional configuration of the proteins.

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Denaturing refers to the process of breaking bonds that maintain the native state or three-dimensional configuration of the proteins. Denatured proteins often become non-functional and can be lethal to the cell. Some microbial control agents, such as heat or certain chemicals, denature cell proteins and kill the microorganisms.

Some Microbial Control Agents Are Able to _____ Cell Proteins