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The isoelectric point of a protein is
Options
A the pH at which the protein molecule has no charges on its surface.
B the pH at which a protein in solution has an equal number of positive and negative charges.
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C the electric charge under isothermal conditions.
D None of these.
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The isoelectric point (pI) is the pH at which a protein has an equal number of positive and negative charges, resulting in a net charge of zero.

Hint

What is the definition of isoelectric point?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1541 of 1999
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