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STANDARD Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

On boiling the egg, what structural changes are taking place in the egg white?

A

2° and 3° structures are destroyed but 1° structure remains intact.

B

1°, 2° and 3° structures of egg are destroyed.

C

1°, 2° and 3° structures of egg are destroyed.

D

A reversible change takes place which can be reversed by decreasing the temperature.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

During denaturation of proteins, 2° and 3° structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact.

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