It is observed that as temperature is increased, most protein molecules gofrom their defined, folded state into a random-coil, denatured state thatexposes more hydrophobic surface area than is exposed in the folded state.(a) Given what you have learned so far about ΔH and ΔS, explain why thisis reasonable. (b) Sometimes, however, proteins denature as temperature is decreased.How might this be explained?

It is observed that as temperature is increased, most protein molecules gofrom their defined, folded state into a random-coil, denatured state thatexposes more hydrophobic surface area than is exposed in the folded state.(a) Given what you have learned so far about ΔH and ΔS, explain why thisis reasonable. (b) Sometimes, however, proteins denature as temperature is decreased.How might this be explained?

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds

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Problem 9TYU: Which of the following levels of protein structure may be affected by hydrogen bonding? (a) primary...

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