Heating of the egg white causes

Denaturation of proteins

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The correct option is B Denaturation of proteins
The heating of the egg white causes denaturation of the proteins in the egg. Pepsin breaks down the egg white thus, giving rise to a clear liquid.

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Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.

Some statements are given below

A) Renaturation is the reverse of denaturation

B) Denaturation may be reversible and irreversible

C) The biological activity is not lost because of denaturation

D) The conjugation of egg white on boiling is a reversible denaturation

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