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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a protein misfolds, disrupting intramolecular hydrogen bonds in aqueous solution?
A)Aggregation through hydrophobic interactions✓
B)Increased enzymatic activity at active site
C)Dissociation into individual amino acids
D)Formation of disulfide bridges stabilizing shape
💡 Explanation
When a protein misfolds, hydrophobic residues become exposed due to disruption of intramolecular hydrogen bonds, leading to intermolecular hydrophobic interactions in aqueous solution, resulting in aggregation. Therefore aggregation occurs, rather than increased activity, dissociation, or stabilization because these would require correct folding and specific environments.
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