Question

what is meant by denaturation of proteins

Answer 1

Denaturation is a process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose the quaternary structure, tertiary structure, and secondary structure which is present in their native state, by application of some external stress or compound such as a strong acid or base, a concentrated inorganic salt, an organic solvent

Answer 2

Denaturation:

The process of a protein - losing its higher order structure without losing the primary structure, it called denaturation.