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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Irreversible precipitation of proteins caused by heating is called :
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A Polymerisation
B Denaturation
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C Electrophoresis
D Inversion
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The irreversible precipitation of proteins caused by heating is called denaturation. The protein's 3D structure is disrupted, leading to loss of function and precipitation.

Hint

What is the irreversible precipitation of proteins by heat called?

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