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It depends on how low the temperature is. For the vast majority of proteins, low temperatures will actually stabilize them (so long as it is above 0 oC).
If the temperature gets below 0 oC the protein may denature. Although in most cases, the temperature has to be far below 0.
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∙ 10y agoCold temperature does denature proteins
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Can cold temperature denature a protein?
Not usually. Denaturation occurs when bonds are broken and this requires energy ie high temperatures. However, low temperatures may slow down the action of the protein so much that appears to have stopped working altogether
What does temperature decrease on?
it depends on the temperature because if it is a cold temperature the temperature will decrease.
What happens to the temperature and humidity in a cold front?
Temperature is lowered. Humidity is increased in a cold front.
If the temperature is low?
If the temperature is low , the air will feel cold.
What happens to the enzyme below 30 degrees?
Enzymes work best at around body temperature. It the temperature is too cold then the enzyme activity slows down to almost zero. The activity of the enzyme steadily increases to a temperature of around 50 to 55 oC depending on the enzyme. After that temperature the enzyme is denatured and ceases to function. At 45 oC the enzyme is most likely still functioning but is close to the temperature where it will be destroyed.
Can cold temperature denature a protein?
Not usually. Denaturation occurs when bonds are broken and this requires energy ie high temperatures. However, low temperatures may slow down the action of the protein so much that appears to have stopped working altogether
What biological processes are affected by temperature?
Temperature can affect enzyme activity, metabolic rates, protein structure, and the fluidity of cell membranes in biological processes. Temperature changes can impact the speed of chemical reactions and overall organismal function. Extremes in temperature can denature proteins and disrupt cellular function.
What denatures insulin and other medications?
Being a protein, heat and cold may both denature (degrade the structure so as to become ineffective) products like insulin, globulins, erythropoietin and vaccines.
Why don't coffee grounds dissolve in water?
it doesnt easily dissolved on a cold water because of its temperature
Why is cold ethanol better than room temperaure for DNA isolation?
DNA does not dissolve on Alcohols. It is better to store it in cold temp. for it not to denature
Do crocodile's body temperature changes as per the change in temperature of air?
No, they are cold blooded animals and weather doesnt affect them. Unlike us, we are warm blooded. Hope this helps you(:
Why doesnt the northern ice cap on Mars melt?
The temperature on Mars is too cold for water to exist in liquid form on its surface.
Does your body temperature change when the weather does?
Good questiion. No it typically doesnt. It will go up and down due to the diseases that the cold weather may bring. For example, if you have a cold in the winter, your body temperature may go down a degree or two.
What is denaturalization?
The Denature is "your body will stop working" like kidney, heart and brain etc. If you get whether too cold or too hot, your body will stop working and it will be denature and you would die. Also suggested: Do not get whether too cold or too hot. Answered: Mazedul Hasan Student of Nether Stowe High School, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 7NB U.K. --- -I've always though that denaturing is a procces of breaking protein's quaternary or tertiary structure.
Is sea star cold blooded or warm blooded?
cold blooded. Their body temperature is the same as the water they are in.
What temperature is very cold water?
Well, 32°F (0°C) freezes, so water around that temperature is very cold. The water around Antarctica for example is colder than 32°F but since it is salt water and in the ocean with waves, it doesnt freeze.
Does decrease mean cold or hot?
temperature decrease is cold temperature increase is hot
