When a protein loses its shape or function due to chemical and/or physical changes (change in pH, Heat, introduced to detergents, oxidizing/reducing agents, etc.) that protein is said to be _________________.Group of answer choicesPost-Translationally ModifiedFoldedActivatedDenatured
Question
When a protein loses its shape or function due to chemical and/or physical changes (change in pH, Heat, introduced to detergents, oxidizing/reducing agents, etc.) that protein is said to be _________________.Group of answer choicesPost-Translationally ModifiedFoldedActivatedDenatured
Solution
The protein is said to be Denatured.
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