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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following protein structures does 'denaturation' destroy?
Options
A primary and secondary structures
B secondary and tertiary structures
C tertiary and quaternary structures
D secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Denaturation destroys the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins (the 3D folded structures). The primary structure (amino acid sequence) remains intact.

Hint

Which levels of structure are destroyed by denaturation?

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