It is observed that as temperature is increased, most protein molecules go from their dened, folded state

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It is observed that as temperature is increased, most protein molecules go from their defined, folded state into a random-coil, denatured state that exposes more hydrophobic surface area than is exposed in the folded state.
a. Given what you have learned so far about ∆H and ∆S, explain why this is reasonable.
b. Sometimes, however, proteins denature as temperature is decreased. How might this be explained?
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Biochemistry Concepts and Connections

ISBN: 978-0321839923

1st edition

Authors: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews

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