Treating a protein with acid, heat, or agitation will cause _______________, meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

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Denaturation refers to the alteration or unfolding of the three-dimensional structure of a protein caused by various factors such as acid, heat, or agitation. It does not necessarily imply complete breakdown or destruction of the protein, but rather a loss of its biological activity due to the disruption of its functional structure.

Treating a Protein with Acid, Heat, or Agitation Will Cause