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In Biology / High School | 2014-09-27

What happens to the functionality of a protein if the temperature changes?

Asked by Lightfoot254

Answer (2)

Proteins can denature at extreme temperatures, or denature when inhibits are present. When this happens their functionality is dramatically reduced.

Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-06-10

Temperature changes can cause proteins to denature, altering their structure and reducing functionality. High temperatures disrupt the bonds that stabilize proteins, leading to misfolding. Denaturation can be irreversible and affects crucial biological processes.
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Answered by icedraptor88 | 2025-06-14