When a protein has lost its function due to the loss of its three-dimensional shape, it is said the protein has been ________.

a. broken
b. fried
c. cut
d. denatured


d. denatured

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which component is a peripheral protein?

A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E

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