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SDS-PAGE separates proteins by:

Answer: Size (molecular weight).

  • A Charge only
  • B Size (molecular weight)
  • C Isoelectric point
  • D Amino acid composition

Correct answer: B. Size (molecular weight)

Explanation: SDS-PAGE: SDS denatures proteins and gives them uniform negative charge proportional to size. Proteins separate by size in polyacrylamide gel.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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