Question

Proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by which of the following?
Select one:
O a. cold
O b. acids
O c. fats
• d. carbohydrates

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**b. acids**

Proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by exposure to acids, which can disrupt the hydrogen bonds and other interactions that maintain their structure. Cold temperatures typically slow down molecular motion but do not usually denature proteins, while fats and carbohydrates do not have a direct effect on protein structure in the way that acids do.