Q. Denaturation of proteins leads to loss of its biological activity by
A) Formation of amino acids
B) Loss of primary structure
C) Loss of both primary and secondary structures
D) Loss of both secondary and tertiary structures
Explanation
(d)
Upon heating, the proteins get coagulated. This process is called denaturation of proteins. During this process, the secondary and tertiary structures get destroyed but primary structure remains intact.
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