Egg whites consist primarily of water and the protein albumin. When you fry an egg, why does the egg white turn from clear to white?

A. The protein acquires tertiary structure.
B. The protein becomes dissociated.
C. The protein becomes denatured.
D. The protein becomes dehydrated.


Answer: C

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