Chapter 21, Problem 68P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The role of fiberscope in the treatment of bleeding ulcers is to be explained.

Concept introduction:The native structure of the protein which is composed of weak or non-covalent bonds can be destroyed by the supply of a high amount of heat. The process of the breakdown of the native protein conformation except for the peptide bonds of the amino acids is known as denaturation. This results in the loss of the function of proteins. There can be solubility changes for proteins solution that has disrupted secondary or tertiary structures leading to its precipitation in solution.