Why does boiling a protein affect its functional properties?
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The heat of boiling breaks bonds that maintain the protein's tertiary structure, quaternary structure, or both. The resulting change in shape affects the ability of the protein molecule to perform its normal biological functions. These changes are known as denaturation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The metal that is part of hemoglobin structure is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The thyroid hormone produces growth-promoting effects directly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the
A. bulb. B. alopecia. C. papilla. D. shaft. E. root.