Which technique separates proteins by size using a polyacrylamide gel and a denaturing detergent?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. SDS-PAGE
- Step 1: SDS coats proteins with a uniform negative charge so they migrate by mass. Answer: SDS-PAGE. Why not the others: Isoelectric focusing separates by pI and the chromatography methods separate by charge or specific binding.
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