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Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.
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Options:
  • A Boiling causes the protein to break down into its constituent amino acids.
  • B On boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds are disturbed due to this globules unfold and the helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity.
  • C Denaturation involves the formation of new covalent bonds between protein molecules.
  • D Coagulation is a result of the protein increasing in size during boiling.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: On boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds are disturbed due to this globules unfold and the helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity.
Correct Option is : (B)
On boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to denaturation of protein. During denaturation hydrogen bonds are disturbed due to this globules unfold and the helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity.

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