Multiple choice

Denatured protein has a/an

  1. Folded polypeptide chain

  2. Unfolded polypeptide chain

  3. Polypeptide chain liked with disulphide bonds

  4. Polypeptide chain linked with weak covalent bonds

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Denaturation is the process where a protein loses its native three-dimensional folded structure. This results in an unfolded polypeptide chain, rendering the protein biologically inactive.