MDCAT Biology MCQ #686

A patient with a high fever of 105°F is at risk because heat disrupts the hydrogen and ionic bonds of enzymes. This process is:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #686

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a high fever of 105°F is at risk because heat disrupts the hydrogen and ionic bonds of enzymes. This process is:

    • A) Peptide bonds
    • B) Primary structure
    • C) Tertiary structure
    • D) Glycosidic bonds

    Answer: Tertiary structure

    Explanation: Denaturation involves the loss of secondary and tertiary folding; the primary sequence (peptide bonds) is tempting but remains intact during denaturation.