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Lead Denatures Proteins

A lead solution denatures egg white proteins.

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Adding a solution containing a heavy metal, such as lead nitrate, will cause egg white proteins to denature and precipitate. A white solid is formed.


Design, Text, and Demonstration:  
  Kristin Johnson University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
Video production, editing, and voice:  
  Jerrold J. Jacobsen University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
  Greg Minix University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
  Michael Killips University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Nursing, Madison, WI 53706