Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level 5th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118918401
ISBN 13: 978-1-11891-840-1

Chapter 5 - Proteins: Primary Structure - Exercises - Page 127: 6

Answer

Temperature is higher at a person's core and lower at the surface of the skin. Because of this, proteins with low solubility at low temperatures will precipitate inside the vessels in the skin. These proteins build up and block the blood flow to the vessel. This prevents oxygen delivery and kills the cells nearby.

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Temperature is higher at a person's core and lower at the surface of the skin. Because of this, proteins with low solubility at low temperatures will precipitate inside the vessels in the skin. These proteins build up and block the blood flow to the vessel. This prevents oxygen delivery and kills the cells nearby.
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