The Term Denaturation, When Used in Connection with Nucleic Acids

question 40

Multiple Choice

The term denaturation, when used in connection with nucleic acids or proteins refers to a change in structural characteristics due to

• A) the disruption of covalent bonds.
• B) the disruption of non-covalent bonds.
• C) the binding of toxic compounds.
• D) changes in primary structure.
• E) changes in the state of aggregation.

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