Enzyme Denaturation

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

A

Its primary structure is altered.
B

Its active site shape changes permanently.
C

It forms new peptide bonds.
D

It breaks down into individual amino acids.

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Consider how heat or extreme pH disrupts the three‑dimensional shape of proteins.

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Its active site shape changes permanently.

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