A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).Changing the shape means the enzyme no longer functionsdenature = damage

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A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).
Changing the shape means the enzyme no longer functions
denature = damage