Concept explainers
(a)
To explain:
Each of the following statements as characteristics of protein denaturation or protein hydrolysis (a) A protein unfolds due to stretching.
Introduction:
Protein consists of the arrangement of the amino-acids with connecting peptide bonds. There are various interactions in proteins like hydrogen-bonding, hydrophobic interactions, salt bridges, ionic interactions and disulfide bonds.
(b)
To explain:
Each of the following statements as characteristics of protein denaturation or protein hydrolysis (b) A person with a straight hair gets curls by adding chemicals to the hair.
Introduction:
Protein consists of the arrangement of the amino-acids with connecting peptide bonds. There are various interactions in proteins like hydrogen-bonding, hydrophobic interactions, salt bridges, ionic interactions and disulfide bonds.
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