hard · MCAT
A researcher observes that a protein denatures when exposed to urea, but its primary structure remains intact.
Which of the following bonds was NOT broken during this process?
- Hydrogen bonds between backbone amides
- Peptide bonds between amino acid residues
- Hydrophobic interactions in the protein core
- Ionic (salt) bridges between charged side chains
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