What is the term for the process by which a protein's structure is altered, leading to a loss of function, often resulting in cellular stress and disease?

A Proteolysis
B Protein misfolding ✓
C Protein degradation
D Protein denaturation

Explanation

Protein misfolding occurs when a protein's structure is altered, leading to a loss of function, often resulting in cellular stress and disease.

Source

Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Protein Structure and Function Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high