Proteins denature at low pH. What characteristic of acidic environments interferes with protein folding?

A. The lack of protons in the solution breaks covalent bonds in the protein
B. The excess protons in the solution break covalent bonds in the protein
C. The lack of protons in the solution breaks hydrogen bonds in the protein
D. The excess protons in the solution break hydrogen bonds in the protein

D. The excess protons in the solution break hydrogen bonds in the protein