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Answer: B - The breakdown and disruption of the structure of a protein by chemicals and/or heat is a process known as denaturation. Because formaldehydes often have high salt contents, denaturation will most likely occur. Once denaturation occurs, proteins become inactive. Aspiration is the removal of fluids, gases, and non-solids from a corpse. Desiccation is a drying procedure and lipolysis is fat decomposition. This often takes place in a lab.