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What causes the denaturation of proteins?

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1. Denaturation is the loss of 3D structure of protein.
2. Exposure to heat causes atoms to vibrate violently, and this disrupts the hydrogen and ionic bonds.
3. Under these conditions, protein molecules become elongated, disorganised strands.
4. Agents such as soap, detergents, acid, etc., cause the molecule to be non-functional.
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