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What is the definition of the term “Denaturation”?

Options

  1. ADenaturation is the process of breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
  2. BDenaturation is the process of converting proteins into nucleic acids.
  3. CDenaturation is the process by which a protein loses its higher structures (not affecting primary structure) a
  4. DDenaturation is the process of converting lipids into carbohydrates.

Correct answer

C. Denaturation is the process by which a protein loses its higher structures (not affecting primary structure) a

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Denaturation is the process by which a protein loses its higher structures (not affecting primary structure) and function due to external factors like heat or pH changes.

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