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Amino acid denatured or degraded the components of protein to start life processes.
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How do protein molecules denature?
with the addition of heat or an acid, maybe a strong base
How does acids denature proteins?
The Acid disrupts the bonds between the amino acids that make up the tertiary structure of the protein. The disruption causes the protein to denature which causes a change in shape of the protein. We have to realize that sometimes this change in shape is good because the struction deterimines the function.
How does Urea denature a protein?
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Can organic solvents denature protein?
yup!
Will refrigerating a glass of milk denature protein?
No
Can mercuric chloride denature protein?
yes
What is the affect of vinegar on salivary amylase?
All enzymes have an optimal pH in which they can function, the addition of vinegar (an acid) will denature the protein in the enzyme, and it will be unable to catalyze a reaction.
How does heavy metals denature a protein?
organic solvents
What denature a protein?
Heat and corrosive alkalis or acids
Do enzymes get broken down?
Yes.. There are protein and they can be denature
How can a protein lose its tertiary structure?
affected by temperature or pH cause the protein denature .
Why does the body produce hydrochloric acid?
to digest (denature) proteins - its stomach acid.
