MDCAT Biology MCQ #940

When an egg is boiled, the proteins undergo denaturation. Which level of protein organization is specifically disrupted during this process?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #940

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When an egg is boiled, the proteins undergo denaturation. Which level of protein organization is specifically disrupted during this process?

    • A) Primary structure
    • B) Peptide bonds
    • C) Tertiary structure
    • D) Amino acid sequence

    Answer: Tertiary structure

    Explanation: Denaturation involves the disruption of secondary and tertiary structures, but the primary sequence of amino acids remains intact.