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why can't denaturation of an egg or milk be reversed

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Answered by drwls
The proteins undergo a chemical reaction that cannot be reversed for reasons related to the second law of thermodynamics. They are converted to higher-entropy products (like a fried egg). Heat accelerates the process, but removing the heat does not reverse it.

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