Which of the Following Statements Is True of Denatured Proteins

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of denatured proteins?

• A) They are converted to their native protein forms by proteolytic enzymes.
• B) They are the indigestible forms of native proteins
• C) They are broken down into their constituent amino acids in the stomach.
• D) They are more easily hydrolyzed by HCl than their native forms are.

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