Biology GCSE
Denature
What Denature means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Denature
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Reference: OCR
The irreversible change in the specific three-dimensional shape of an enzyme, particularly the active site, due to factors like high temperature or extreme pH.
Topics that use Denature
- Photosynthesis (OCR GCSE)
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