Under extreme environmental conditions, such as temperature or pH, proteins may lose their three-dimensional shape. What is this called?
1 Answer
May 4, 2017
Denatured
Explanation:
- Under the extreme adverse conditions such as extreme temperature, pH, etc., the proteins lose their functional three-dimensional structure.
- The range of ideal temperature for proteins in the form of the enzyme is 35-45 degree Celsius.
- Under extreme conditions, proteins lose their activities. This deformity is known as 'denatured.'