Question

. Describe how denaturation affects the different levels of a protein's structure. Which levels would be most affected by denaturation? Contrast denaturation caused by heat (e.g., frying an egg) as opposed to mild denaturation caused by reversible pH changes. Would freezing affect the levels of a protein’s structure?

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Answer:

When a protein is denatured, secondary and tertiary structures are altered but the peptide bonds of the primary structure between the amino acids are left intact. Since all structural levels of the protein determine its function, the protein can no longer perform its function once it has been denatured.