Which of the following is TRUE, if the protein pH is electrically neutral? Refer to the graph below. a. The denaturation of protein is lower than 100% b. The denaturation of protein is greater than 100% c. The protein is in native form d. The protein is completely denatured

Which of the following is TRUE, if the protein pH is electrically neutral? Refer to the graph below. a. The denaturation of protein is lower than 100% b. The denaturation of protein is greater than 100% c. The protein is in native form d. The protein is completely denatured

Biochemistry

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Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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Which of the following is TRUE, if the protein pH is electrically neutral? Refer to the graph below.

a. The denaturation of protein is lower than 100%

b. The denaturation of protein is greater than 100%

c. The protein is in native form

d. The protein is completely denatured

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