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← ScienceWhich mechanism disrupts protein folding in high H+ concentration?
A)Protonation alters residue charge✓
B)Hydrophobic collapse overcomes solvation
C)Disulfide bridges spontaneously form
D)Van der Waals forces are reduced
💡 Explanation
High H+ concentrations increases solution's acidity as protonation alters amino acid residue charges; this disrupts electrostatic interactions crucial for maintaining proper protein shape because the charged groups repel, therefore the protein unfolds, rather than retaining its intended conformation.
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