A high fever causes an enzyme to lose its three-dimensional structure and function. Which bonds are broken when a protein denatures?

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Answer:

The bond which are broken when protein denatures is HYDROGEN bond.

Explanation:

Applying of heat to protein leads to denaturation.

Heat causes an increase in kinetic energy and causes molecules to vibrate rapidly hence disrupting the bond. For instance the protein in Egg denatures and coagulate when is boiled. Foods are cooked so that the protein will be denatured, making it easier for digestive enzymes to act on it in the gut.

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