Denaturation Is a Process in Which Proteins Lose Their Natural

question 26

Multiple Choice

Denaturation is a process in which proteins lose their natural shape and order of assembly and, therefore, their biological functions. Which of the following statements is/are true?
I. In quaternary structure denaturation, protein sub-units are dissociated.
II. In tertiary structure denaturation, covalent and ionic bonds are predominantly formed.
III. In tertiary structure denaturation, covalent and ionic bonds are disrupted.
IV. In quaternary structure denaturation, proteins lose all regular repeating patterns, such as alpha-helices and beta-pleated sheets.

• A) I and II are correct
• B) II and III are correct
• C) I and III are correct
• D) II and IV are correct

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