Q.57 Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of the protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.
Denaturation of proteins Protein present in egg white has a unique three-dimensional structure. When it is subjected to physical change like change in temperature. i.e., on boiling, coagulation of egg white occurs due to the denaturation of the protein.
During denaturation hydrogen bonds are disturbed due to this globules unfold and helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity.
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