Denaturation of a Protein Results in What Effect

question 28

Multiple Choice

Denaturation of a protein results in what effect?

• A) Activation of protein activity
• B) Loss of tertiary structure and protein function
• C) None
• D) Alteration of the amino acid sequence

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Definitions:

Cell-Mediated Immunity

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather involves the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system by defending the body against infection.

Macrophages

Immune cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Innate Immunity

The first line of defense in the immune system, consisting of physical, chemical, and cellular defenses against pathogens that are present from birth.