Denaturation

Pronunciation: /ˈdinəˈtuˈɹæʃən/

Denaturation (noun)

  1. A process where a protein loses its normal shape, so it cannot work properly.
  2. A change in DNA or RNA where strands separate or structure breaks, often due to heat or chemicals.

Examples

  • Heat can cause denaturation of a protein.
  • The lab test shows denaturation when the protein loses its shape.