Which factor is LEAST likely to result in protein denaturation?
A) altering net charge by changing pH
B) changing the salt concentration
C) disruption of weak interactions by boiling
D) exposure to detergents
E) mixing with organic solvents such as acetone

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Changing the salt concentration is the least likely factor to result in protein denaturation compared to the other options. While altering salt concentration can affect protein stability, it is generally less drastic in its effects on protein structure than pH changes, boiling, detergents, or organic solvents, all of which more directly disrupt the protein's secondary, tertiary, or quaternary structures.

Which Factor Is LEAST Likely to Result in Protein Denaturation