The final shape of a protein is very important to its function. When proteins undergo an irreversible change in shape called ________ they ________ perform their usual functions.
A) naturation/can
B) naturation/cannot
C) denaturation/can
D) denaturation/cannot
E) dehydration reaction/cannot

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Denaturation is the irreversible change in shape of a protein, and when a protein undergoes denaturation, it cannot perform its usual functions. Therefore, the best choice is D, denaturation/cannot.

The Final Shape of a Protein Is Very Important to Its