Which factors will cause protein denaturation? Select all that apply. a. heavy metals - Hg2+, Pb2+, Ag+ b. organic solvents c. changes in temperature d. Tris a buffer commonly used with proteins e. small metal ions - Na+, Ca2+, Cl- f. aqueous phosphate buffer

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Which factors will cause protein denaturation? Select all that apply.

a. heavy metals - Hg2+, Pb2+, Ag+
b. organic solvents
c. changes in temperature
d. Tris a buffer commonly used with proteins
e. small metal ions - Na+, Ca2+, Cl-
f. aqueous phosphate buffer
 
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