What is denaturation of a protein, and how does pH cause this to happen?

Answer 1

When a protein loses it's native state,each protein have an optimal PH at which it can function so any change will cause the denaturation of a protein

Answer 2

denaturing a protein means we destroy its natural structure, and thus is biological function. Eg heating an egg or burning our skin. Proteins have amino NH2 (basic groups) and COOH acid groups within their structure on the amino acids that come to gether to form long chain that is the basis of the protein. These groups are affected by the pH of the solution in which the protein is dissolved. thus altering the charge and activity of the protein.

Answer 3

denaturation is when it loses some of the protiens properties. Any change in environment can cause this chemical change. I think the most common experience of this is with hair proteins for dyed hair that need to be referidgerated.

Answer 4

denaturation is reversible unfolding of protein.
pH can alter net charge of ionizable group of protein, for example side chain of Glu or Lys or Arg or His or Asp. this changing can make force to unfolding of protein.