When a protein denatures in a cell, it tends to assemble into aggregates. Propose an explanation for this phenomenon. Briefly describe a disease that is caused by aggregation of denatured proteins.

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When a protein denatures in a cell, it tends to assemble into aggregates. Propose an explanation for this phenomenon. Briefly describe a disease that is caused by aggregation of denatured proteins.

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