Why Does a Protein Not Function After It Has Been

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why does a protein not function after it has been denatured?

• A) The normal bonding between the R groups has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.
• B) The normal bonding between the beta sheets has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.
• C) The normal bonding between the hydrogens in the alpha helix has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.
• D) The R groups form additional bonds causing the structure to become more compact.
• E) The normal peptide bonds are ruptured and the individual amino acids are not held together any more.

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