Chapter 18, Problem 18.86QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between denaturation and coagulation has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The structure of proteins is made up of 20 amino acids. The bond which joint all the amino acid is an amide bond also called peptide bond. The structure of a protein is divided into four levels as follows:

(1) Primary structure

(2) Secondary structure

(3) Tertiary structure

(4) Quaternary structure

But on drastic conditions such as extreme $\text{pH}$ or temperature, all confirmation of protein except primary structure lost their confirmation and this process is known as denaturation of the protein.