Chapter 16: Problem 31
Indicate the changes in protein structure for each of the following: a. An egg placed in water at \(100{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is soft boiled in about 3 minutes. b. Prior to giving an injection, the skin is wiped with an alcohol swab. c. Surgical instruments are placed in a \(120{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) autoclave. d. During surgery, a wound is closed by cauterization (heat).
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