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What is a change in the structure of a protein due to changes in the environment like temperature or pH.?

denature


Can organic solvents denature protein?

yup!


Do enzymes get broken down?

Yes.. There are protein and they can be denature


How does heavy metals denature a protein?

organic solvents


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.


What can denature a protein other than chemicals?

Heat and light.


What causes denature a protein?

High temperature and PH value


Will phosphorylation denature a protein?

Phosphorylation typically does not denature a protein. Phosphorylation is a reversible modification where a phosphate group is added to a protein, often regulating its function, structure, or localization within the cell. However, extreme or incorrect phosphorylation can lead to protein misfolding and dysfunction.


What is the permanent change in the structure of a protein?

A permanent change in the structure of a protein is known as denaturation. This alteration disrupts the protein's native shape and can be caused by factors such as heat, pH changes, or chemical exposure, leading to loss of function. Denaturation is usually irreversible.


An acid can denature a protein by?

Amino acid denatured or degraded the components of protein to start life processes.


Is a smaller protein easier to denature than a larger one?

No. The larger the protein, the more fragile it is and the easier it will be denatured.


How do protein molecules denature?

with the addition of heat or an acid, maybe a strong base