Heating of proteins results in loss of activity and the process is referred to as _______.

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Denaturation is the process of unfolding or altering the tertiary and/or quaternary structure of proteins, resulting in the loss of biological activity. This can occur due to various factors such as temperature, pH, or exposure to chemicals. Heating of proteins can cause denaturation, leading to loss of activity. Hydrolysis, sequencing, hydrophobic interactions, and covalent bonding are not the appropriate terms to describe this process.

Heating of Proteins Results in Loss of Activity and the Process