Question

what happens when you fry an egg?
a) proteins from the yolk are transferred to the egg white
b) broken amino acids form new proteins
c) denatured proteins form new interactions
d) heat removes water from the egg white, leading to the formation of a solid

Explanation:

When frying an egg, heat causes proteins in the egg white and yolk to denature. Denatured proteins lose their original structure and form new interactions, leading to the solid - like texture of the cooked egg. Option a is incorrect as proteins don't transfer from yolk to egg white during frying. Option b is wrong because frying doesn't involve broken amino acids forming new proteins in this context. Option d is inaccurate as the solidification is mainly due to protein denaturation rather than just water removal.

Answer:

c) Denatured proteins form new interactions