Acids Physically Break Down Proteins Through a Process of Hydrolysis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Acids physically break down proteins through a process of hydrolysis that changes proteins into their base amino acids, thereby destroying them in the process. This process is called ____.

• A) necrotizing fasciitis
• B) coagulation necrosis
• C) saponification
• D) liquefaction necrosis

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Definitions:

Autoxidation

A chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen spontaneously at room temperature, leading to the degradation of that substance.

Explosive Materials

Substances that cause violent chemical reactions producing heat, light, gases, and pressure with the potential to do work on surroundings.

Major Organic Product

The primary outcome of a chemical reaction, especially notable in reactions involving organic compounds, indicating the most abundant product formed.

Major Organic Product

The primary product of an organic reaction, usually the one in higher yield or that is thermodynamically most stable.