Problem: Denaturation, a process in which a protein loses its native shape and function, is likely to be caused by all of the following except a. being transported from one cell to another in a living organism b. pH change c. temperature change d. ionic concentration change e. increase in hydrogen ion concentration

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Denaturation, a process in which a protein loses its native shape and function, is likely to be caused by all of the following except

a. being transported from one cell to another in a living organism

b. pH change

c. temperature change

d. ionic concentration change

e. increase in hydrogen ion concentration

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