Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.54E
Once cooked, egg whites remain in a solid form. However, egg whites that are beaten to form meringue will partially change back to a jellylike form if allowed to stand for a while. Explain these behaviors using the concept of reversible protein denaturation.
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Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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