On boiling, what structural changes take place in the egg white?

Options

A. Globular protein becomes fibrous protein
B. ` 2^(@) and 3^(@)` structures are destroyed but `1^(@)` structure remains intact
C. `1^(@) , 2^(@) and 3^(@)` structures are destroyed
D. A reversible change takes place which can be reversed by cooling

Answer

B

Explanation

During denaturation of proteins, `2^(@)` and `3^(@)` structures are destroyed but primary structure remains intact.