Egg whites consist primarily of water and the protein albumin.When you fry an egg,why does the egg white turn from clear to white?

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When an egg is fried, heat causes the protein albumin to undergo a process called denaturation. This means that the protein's normal structure is disrupted, causing it to unfold and reorganize into a new structure. This new structure reflects and scatters light in a way that makes the egg white appear opaque (white) rather than translucent (clear). Therefore, the correct answer is C) The protein becomes denatured.

Egg Whites Consist Primarily of Water and the Protein Albumin