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What is the effect of denaturation on the structure of proteins?

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During denaturation , `2^@ and 3^@` structures of proteins are destroyed but `1^@` structure remains intact As a result of denaturation , the globular proteins (soluble in `H_2O`) are converted into fibrous process (insoluble in `H_2O`) and their biological activity is lost. For example , boiled egg which contains coagulation proteins cannot be hatched to produce chickens.
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