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Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.

Options

  1. ABoiling causes the protein to break down into its constituent amino acids.
  2. BOn boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds
  3. CDenaturation involves the formation of new covalent bonds between protein molecules.
  4. DCoagulation is a result of the protein increasing in size during boiling.

Correct answer

B. On boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) On boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds are disturbed due to this globules unfold and the helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity.

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