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Which specific molecule is egg white mostly made of? (saturated fat, unsaturated fat, protein, glucose, starch, cellulose)

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Egg white is primarily composed of a protein called albumin, which changes from a liquid to a solid state when boiled due to the breaking of hydrogen bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The specific molecule that egg white is mostly made of is protein, specifically a protein known as albumin. When an egg is boiled, the albumin in the egg white undergoes a process where it changes from a compact, ordered structure into a highly disordered structure through the breaking of hydrogen bonds, an event that requires an input of energy. This disorganization causes the molecules to aggregate and forms a disorganized solid, which is an irreversible and spontaneous process at temperatures higher than 373 K (100°C).

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