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Protein Denaturation
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Protein denaturation: Surface denaturation in bovine albumin solutions is to protein measurement as ___ is to enzyme activity.

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A

pH changes

B

temperature fluctuations

C

ionic strength variations

D

all of the above

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Answer

Surface denaturation in bovine albumin solutions lets us estimate protein concentration by measuring the turbidity that appears when proteins unfold on a surface. In enzyme work the parallel is the rate of substrate turnover, which tells us how fast the enzyme converts substrate to product. Both methods rely on a measurable change that is directly proportional to the amount of protein or enzyme present. Thus, surface denaturation is to protein measurement what substrate turnover is to enzyme activity.

Detailed Explanation

All three factors—acidity, heat, and salt level—can disturb enzyme activity just as surface denaturation affects protein measurement. Other options are incorrect because Thinking only acidity matters ignores that heat and salt also affect enzymes; Believing only heat matters overlooks acidity and salt.

Key Concepts

Protein denaturation
Enzyme activity
Biochemical measurement
Topic

Protein Denaturation

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hard level question

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