Question

Which of the statements about “Denaturation” given below are correct?

• A. Denaturation of proteins causes loss of secondary and tertiary structures of the protein
• B. The coagulation of egg white on boiling is a common example of denaturation
• C. Denaturation affects primary structure which gets distorted
• D. During denaturation secondary and tertiary structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

During denaturation secondary and tertiary structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact.

Denaturation does not change the primary structure of protein. The coagulation of egg white on boiling is a common example of denaturation.During denaturation secondary and tertiary structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact.