What Happens to Protein in Water? A Deep Dive into Hydration and Structure
                                
                                
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                                Amazingly, living cells are 70% water, and this aqueous environment is not a passive medium but an active partner in biological processes. Understanding exactly what happens to protein in water is key to grasping how these complex molecules fold, function, and maintain their vital structures.