5. The purpose of SDS in SDS-PAGE is (a) to selectively bind the target protein. (b) to maintain buffer pH in the gel. (c) to cause separation to be on the basis of molecular weight only. (d) to initiate polymerization of acrylamide to form a gel. (e) none of the above.

5. The purpose of SDS in SDS-PAGE is (a) to selectively bind the target protein. (b) to maintain buffer pH in the gel. (c) to cause separation to be on the basis of molecular weight only. (d) to initiate polymerization of acrylamide to form a gel. (e) none of the above.

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5. The purpose of SDS in SDS-PAGE is
(a) to selectively bind the target protein.
(b) to maintain buffer pH in the gel.
(c) to cause separation to be on the basis of molecular weight
only.
(d) to initiate polymerization of acrylamide to form a gel.
(e) none of the above.

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