Which of the following statements is true of proteins?

a. Proteins lose some or all of their normal activity if their three-dimensional structure is
disrupted.
b. Proteins are composed of ribose, phosphate, and a nitrogen-containing base.
c. The activity of proteins is independent of temperature and pH.
d. Denaturation is usually reversible.
e. All proteins are enzymes.


A

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