Adding an organic solvent to a protein solution may cause all of the following EXCEPT which one?
A) aggregation.
B) denaturation.
C) alteration of electrostatic interactions.
D) rupture of covalent bonds.
E) rupture of hydrophobic bonds.

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Organic solvents are capable of disrupting the non-covalent interactions that maintain protein structure. Hydrophobic bonds, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonds may all be disrupted by the introduction of an organic solvent. Additionally, aggregation and denaturation may occur. However, covalent bonds are generally much stronger and are not typically broken by the addition of organic solvents.

Adding an Organic Solvent to a Protein Solution May Cause