Denaturation of protein leads to loss of its biological activity by :-

Options

A. formation of amino acids
B. loss of primary structure
C. loss of both primary and secondary structures
D. loss of both secondary and tertiary structures

Answer

D

Explanation

Upon heating, the protein get coagulated. This process is called denaturation of proteins. During this process, the secondary and tertiary structures get destroyed but primary structure remains intact.