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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The metal that is part of hemoglobin structure is ________.

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The thyroid hormone produces growth-promoting effects directly

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

A. bulb. B. alopecia. C. papilla. D. shaft. E. root.

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A yoga move in which a foot is grasped and the leg is brought upward so the foot touches the buttock is an example of ________ at the knee joint.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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