Biochemistry
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One method for separating polypeptides makes use of their different solubilities. The solubility of large polypeptides in water depends on the relative polarity of their R groups, particularly on the number of ionized groups: the more ionized groups there are, the more soluble the polypeptide. Which of each pair of polypeptides that follow is more soluble at the indicated pH?
(a) (Gly)20 or (Glu)20 at pH 7.0
(b) (Lys–Ala)3 or (Phe–Met)3 at pH 7.0
(c) (Ala–Ser–Gly)5 or (Asn–Ser–His)5 at pH 6.0
(d) (Ala–Asp–Gly)5 or (Asn–Ser–His)5 at pH 3.0
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