Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.

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Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.

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Protein albumin present in egg white gets denatured i.e., 2º & 3º structures are destroyed and 1º structure is retained.

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