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Laboratory Techniques for Macromolecule Identification Quiz

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Which laboratory technique is commonly used for separating macromolecules based on size?

Gel Electrophoresis

Explanation

Separates molecules based on their size using an electric field.

What is the primary purpose of SDS-PAGE in macromolecule analysis?

Separation based on size

Explanation

Separates proteins based on their size using a denaturing agent (SDS).

Which type of spectroscopy is often used to study the secondary structure of proteins?

Infrared Spectroscopy

Explanation

Analyzes the vibrations of chemical bonds in proteins.

Which technique is commonly used for separating and analyzing nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA?

Northern Blotting

Explanation

Identifies specific nucleic acid sequences based on size.

Which technique is commonly used for separating and analyzing proteins based on their isoelectric point?

Isoelectric Focusing

Explanation

Separates proteins based on their charge at a specific pH.

What is the main principle behind the technique of chromatography?

Separation based on affinity

Explanation

Separates components based on their differential interaction with the stationary phase.

Which method is suitable for determining the concentration of proteins in a sample?

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Explanation

Quantifies proteins based on their binding to antibodies.

Which macromolecule is typically analyzed using the Bradford assay?

Proteins

Explanation

Quantifies protein concentration based on dye binding.

In gel electrophoresis, which direction do negatively charged macromolecules migrate?

Toward the cathode

Explanation

Negatively charged molecules move towards the positive electrode.

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What is the primary role of a buffer solution in electrophoresis?

Maintain constant pH

Explanation

Stabilizes the pH to ensure consistent electrophoretic conditions.

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In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), what does the chemical shift indicate?

Chemical environment of nuclei

Explanation

Reflects the local magnetic environment of atomic nuclei.

#12

Which technique is commonly used for determining the three-dimensional structure of macromolecules?

X-ray Crystallography

Explanation

Determines molecular structure by analyzing X-ray diffraction patterns.

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What does MALDI-TOF stand for in mass spectrometry?

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight

Explanation

Ionization method that allows precise determination of molecular mass.

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Which technique is commonly used for DNA sequencing?

Sanger Sequencing

Explanation

Determines the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA strand.

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What is the main advantage of capillary electrophoresis over traditional gel electrophoresis?

Higher resolution and faster separation

Explanation

Provides better resolution and faster separations due to smaller capillary size.

Laboratory Techniques for Macromolecule Identification Quiz

Which laboratory technique is commonly used for separating macromolecules based on size?

What is the primary purpose of SDS-PAGE in macromolecule analysis?

Which type of spectroscopy is often used to study the secondary structure of proteins?

Which technique is commonly used for separating and analyzing nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA?

Which technique is commonly used for separating and analyzing proteins based on their isoelectric point?

What is the main principle behind the technique of chromatography?

Which method is suitable for determining the concentration of proteins in a sample?

Which macromolecule is typically analyzed using the Bradford assay?

In gel electrophoresis, which direction do negatively charged macromolecules migrate?

What is the primary role of a buffer solution in electrophoresis?

In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), what does the chemical shift indicate?

Which technique is commonly used for determining the three-dimensional structure of macromolecules?

What does MALDI-TOF stand for in mass spectrometry?

Which technique is commonly used for DNA sequencing?

What is the main advantage of capillary electrophoresis over traditional gel electrophoresis?

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