Ceviche is cooked using an acid.Which statement describes what happens to the protein when the acid is added?
A)The protein is denatured
B)The protein is oxidized
C)The protein undergoes combustion
D)The protein undergoes fermentation

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When acid is added to protein, it denatures the protein by breaking down the chemical bonds that hold the protein together. This causes the protein to unfold and form new bonds with the acid molecules, resulting in the change in texture and flavor characteristic of ceviche. Oxidation, combustion, and fermentation are different chemical reactions that do not occur when acid is used to cook ceviche.

Ceviche Is Cooked Using an Acid