Under extreme environmental conditions, such as temperature or pH, proteins may lose their three-dimensional shape. What is this called?

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Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra · hsk
May 4, 2017

Denatured

Explanation:

  1. Under the extreme adverse conditions such as extreme temperature, pH, etc., the proteins lose their functional three-dimensional structure.
  2. The range of ideal temperature for proteins in the form of the enzyme is 35-45 degree Celsius.
  3. Under extreme conditions, proteins lose their activities. This deformity is known as 'denatured.'
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