define denaturation quizlet
Denaturation (biochemistry) https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/denaturation_(biochemistry).htm. Denaturation is the alteration of a protein shape through some form of external stress (for example, by applying heat, acid or alkali), in such a way that it will no longer be able to carry out its cellular function. Denatured proteins can exhibit a wide range of characteristics, from loss of solubility to communal aggregation.