27. What are some factors
that can lead to protein
denaturation?

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Protein denaturation can be caused by
temperature variation, pH change,
changes in the concentration of
surrounding solutes and by other
processes. Most proteins denature after
certain elevation of or
when in very or very basic
solutions. This is one of the main
reasons that it is necessary for the
to keep stable temperature
and .