Why does a protein not function after it has been denatured?

A. The R groups form additional bonds causing the structure to become more compact.
B. The normal peptide bonds are ruptured and the individual amino acids are not held together any more.
C. The normal bonding between the beta sheets has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.
D. The normal bonding between the hydrogens in the alpha helix has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.
E. The normal bonding between the R groups has been disturbed and the protein loses its normal shape.


Answer: E

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