Assertion :Disruption of the natural structure of a protein is called denaturation.
Reason : The change in colour and appearance of egg during cooking is due to denaturation
A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS 2008, Difficult
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B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
b During denaturation, the protein molecule uncoils, form a more random conformation and ultimately precipitates from the solution. Further during denaturation, a protein molecule loses its biological activity. Thus, reason is correct but it is not the correct explanation of assertion
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