Which structural outcome occurs when a protein denatures?

💡 Explanation

Loss of tertiary structure occurs because the disruption of hydrogen bonds, salt bridges, and hydrophobic interactions destroys the native protein shape, leading to unfolding via protein denaturation; therefore, the protein unravels, rather than remaining folded via stabilizing alternative arrangements.

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