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What is the primary purpose of determining protein content during purification?
What is the primary purpose of determining protein content during purification?
- To test the activity of the protein
- To quantify the amount of nucleic acids in the sample
- To identify the type of protein in the sample
- To monitor the progress of purification and determine when to stop (correct)
Which of the following is an advantage of the Warburg-Christian method?
Which of the following is an advantage of the Warburg-Christian method?
- It is highly specific to a particular protein
- It is a fast and non-destructive method (correct)
- It can accurately quantify protein concentration in the presence of nucleic acids
- It is a destructive method that requires a large sample
What is a common source of error in determining protein concentration?
What is a common source of error in determining protein concentration?
- Instrumental errors
- Only personal errors
- Impurities in the sample
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary factor to consider when choosing an appropriate assay for determining protein concentration?
What is the primary factor to consider when choosing an appropriate assay for determining protein concentration?
What is the Biuret reaction used to detect?
What is the Biuret reaction used to detect?
What is a limitation of the Warburg-Christian method?
What is a limitation of the Warburg-Christian method?
Why is it important to determine the protein content during purification?
Why is it important to determine the protein content during purification?
What is the correction factor in the Warburg-Christian method?
What is the correction factor in the Warburg-Christian method?
What is the role of the isoelectric point (IpH) in the precipitation of proteins?
What is the role of the isoelectric point (IpH) in the precipitation of proteins?
Which pH condition results in the least precipitation of proteins?
Which pH condition results in the least precipitation of proteins?
What is the significance of using different buffer systems in protein precipitation?
What is the significance of using different buffer systems in protein precipitation?
How is the theoretical isoelectric point (IpH) for casein determined?
How is the theoretical isoelectric point (IpH) for casein determined?
What happens to proteins at a pH equal to their isoelectric point?
What happens to proteins at a pH equal to their isoelectric point?
Which technique is used to separate amphoteric molecules based on their charge and pH?
Which technique is used to separate amphoteric molecules based on their charge and pH?
Why is spectrophotometry used in determining protein concentration?
Why is spectrophotometry used in determining protein concentration?
What is the main role of a resin in chromatofocusing?
What is the main role of a resin in chromatofocusing?
What change occurs in the maximum absorption after the addition of the dye?
What change occurs in the maximum absorption after the addition of the dye?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Coomassie dye?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Coomassie dye?
According to Beer-Lambert's Law, what relationship exists between absorbance and concentration?
According to Beer-Lambert's Law, what relationship exists between absorbance and concentration?
What is one of the primary advantages of using the dye for protein content determination?
What is one of the primary advantages of using the dye for protein content determination?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a spectrophotometer?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a spectrophotometer?
What happens to the absorbance when other components interfere in the measurement?
What happens to the absorbance when other components interfere in the measurement?
What is the range of protein detection when using the dye?
What is the range of protein detection when using the dye?
What is a significant limitation related to the use of glassware in measurements?
What is a significant limitation related to the use of glassware in measurements?
What is the visible light range for spectrophotometry?
What is the visible light range for spectrophotometry?
How is transmittance defined in the context of spectrophotometry?
How is transmittance defined in the context of spectrophotometry?
What happens to absorbance as transmittance decreases?
What happens to absorbance as transmittance decreases?
What is the maximum absorption wavelength of Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 in acidic conditions?
What is the maximum absorption wavelength of Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 in acidic conditions?
Which condition is necessary for the Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 to bind to proteins during the Bradford assay?
Which condition is necessary for the Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 to bind to proteins during the Bradford assay?
What happens to the dye when it binds to basic amino acid residues?
What happens to the dye when it binds to basic amino acid residues?
Which amino acids does the Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 primarily bind to?
Which amino acids does the Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 primarily bind to?
Which statement is true about proteins with more interacting residues and their sensitivity in the Bradford assay?
Which statement is true about proteins with more interacting residues and their sensitivity in the Bradford assay?
What does the term 'b' represent in Beer-Lambert’s law?
What does the term 'b' represent in Beer-Lambert’s law?
Why can Beer-Lambert’s law only be used at dilute concentrations?
Why can Beer-Lambert’s law only be used at dilute concentrations?
What condition must be met regarding the light detected in a Beer-Lambert experiment?
What condition must be met regarding the light detected in a Beer-Lambert experiment?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the standard curve used in Beer-Lambert’s law?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the standard curve used in Beer-Lambert’s law?
Which of the following can result in nonlinearity when using Beer-Lambert’s law?
Which of the following can result in nonlinearity when using Beer-Lambert’s law?
What is the primary role of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in Beer-Lambert’s law applications?
What is the primary role of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in Beer-Lambert’s law applications?
Which factor is NOT a limitation of Beer-Lambert’s law?
Which factor is NOT a limitation of Beer-Lambert’s law?
What happens to the absorbance if non-monochromatic radiation is used?
What happens to the absorbance if non-monochromatic radiation is used?
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Study Notes
Protein Precipitation Techniques
- Denaturation Prevention: Lowers temperature to prevent protein denaturation and facilitates precipitation of ovalbumin at 40-60% saturation.
- Isoelectric Precipitation of Casein: Isolates proteins by their isoelectric point (IpH), where there is no net charge leading to aggregation.
- pH Influence on Solubility: At IpH (theoretical value of 4.7), proteins aggregate; outside this range, net charge creates repulsion.
Determination of Isoelectric Point (IpH)
- Turbidity Observation: The test tube with highest turbidity indicates the IpH due to decreased solubility.
- Buffer Systems Variability: Different buffers create pH variations to observe solubility-pH relationship.
- Isoelectric Focusing (IEF): Electrophoretic technique for separating amphoteric molecules based on charge and pK a values.
- Chromatofocusing: Resolves proteins from mixtures based on IpH differences using a charged resin.
Spectrophotometry for Protein Concentration
- Light Range: Operates within 380 nm to 750 nm (visible light spectrum).
- Transmittance (T): Measures incident radiation passed through the solution, expressed as a percentage.
- Absorbance (A): Inversely correlates with transmittance and indicates light absorbed by a substance; has logarithmic relationship with concentration.
Bradford Assay for Protein Concentration
- Dye-Binding Method: Uses Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 in acidic conditions for direct protein concentration measurement.
- Dye Stability: Maximum absorption varies; at acidic pH, it binds proteins and shifts absorption from 465 nm to 595 nm.
- Sensitivity: Can detect proteins in the 1 to 20 μg range; higher sensitivity with proteins rich in basic amino acids.
- Practical Advantages: Quick, inexpensive, highly accurate, and compatible with various solution components.
- Limitations: Dye instability in basic conditions, interference from non-protein components, and incompatibility with surfactants.
Parts of a Spectrophotometer
- Includes light source, monochromator, sample holder, detector, and read-out system.
Beer-Lambert Law
- Describes the direct proportionality between absorbance and concentration, allowing for concentration determination from standard curves.
- Equation: A = abc, where A is absorbance, a is molar absorptivity, b is path length, and c is concentration.
Limitations of Beer-Lambert Law
- Nonlinearity at high concentrations, requires dilute solutions, and only applicable for monochromatic light.
Standard Curve
- Graph representing absorbance versus concentration based on known standards like bovine serum albumin (BSA).
- BSA Benefits: High purity, stability, easy storage, and low cost.
Purpose of Protein Content Determination
- Assesses protein activity, tracks purification progress, and identifies contaminating proteins.
Potential Errors
- Can arise from instrumental/personal errors, impurities, and absorbing interferences.
Selecting Appropriate Assay Methods
- Factors include the amount/concentration of protein, assay specificity, interfering chemicals, and reliability.
- Warburg-Christian Method: Measures absorbance at 280 nm for tyrosine and tryptophan, correcting with 260 nm absorbance for nucleic acids; fast but can be affected by nucleic acid presence.
- Biuret Reaction: Detects peptide chains with at least two peptide bonds under alkaline conditions.
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