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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Protein found in a biological system with a unique three-dimensional structure and biological activity is called a native protein. When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in temperature or chemical change like change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules unfold and helix get uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation of protein. During denaturation secondary and tertiary structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact. The coagulation of egg white on boiling is a common example of denaturation.

A process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation is?
Options:
Hydrolysis
Synthesis
Folding
Denaturing
Correct Answer:
Folding
Explanation:
Proteins by folding into their 3-D conformation are able to perform their biological function.