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What is denaturation of proteins?
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Solution
Denaturation of proteins is the breaking or destruction of the H-bond present in the protein's secondary and tertiary structures. Several factors, such as heat, alcohol, salts of heavy metals, etc, may cause it. The most common observation in the denaturation process is the precipitation or coagulation of protein.
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