Question
Chemistry Question on Proteins
Which structure of protein remains intact after coagulation of egg white on boiling?
A
Primary
B
Secondary
C
Tertiary
D
Quaternary
Answer
Primary
Explanation
Solution
Boiling an egg causes denaturation of its protein, resulting in loss of its quaternary, tertiary, and secondary structures, but the primary structure remains intact.
The correct option is (A) :Primary