MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) is a known denaturant but not a reducing agent. A protein sample is treated with SDS and is denatured. What is the effect of SDS on any disulfide bridges that may be present in the protein?
    		 

    A

    		 The disulfide bridges are broken because SDS oxidizes the disulfide bridges.

    B

    		 The disulfide bridges are broken because SDS reduces the disulfide bridges.

    C

    		 The disulfide bridges are not broken because SDS strengthens disulfide bridges.

    D

    		 The disulfide bridges are not broken because SDS does not affect disulfide bridges.



    Protein Structure and Function | Intermolecular Forces |
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