M05 Protein Studies Flashcards
What are the general steps of extracting cellular proteins?
- Cell rupture
- Differential centrifugation
- Purify soluble protein
What is the purpose cell rupture?
- Release proteins from cells and organelles
- Homogenization used to break open cells
What are the basic principles of differential centrifugation?
What is the general order of precipitation in differential centrifugation?
What are the general principles of salt fractionation (salting out)?
What does the presence of salt accomplish in salt fractionation?
What is the purpose of salt fractionation?
What is the general order of protein purification steps?
What is total activity?
What is specific activity?
How does total protein change with each step in purification?
How does specific activity change with each step in purification?
What is chromatography?
How can primary structure of proteins be determined?
What are the two phases of chromatography?