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Question
Define the following term as related to proteins:
Denaturation
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Solution
Denaturation is the process in which the secondary and tertiary structure of a protein is disrupted due to heat, a change in pH, or chemicals, while the primary structure remains unchanged. In denaturation, peptide bonds are not broken; only the weak bonds (like hydrogen bonds) are disturbed.
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