(a) Describe in detail how you will determine the primary structure of protein. You have been given a mixture of lysine, histidine and cysteine. The isoelectric point of the amino acids are as follows: Histidine 7.64 Lysine 9.74 Cystenie 5.02 Show how you will separate the mixture into the pure forms. State and describe any instrument that you will use to separate the components in the mixture.

(a) Describe in detail how you will determine the primary structure of protein. You have been given a mixture of lysine, histidine and cysteine. The isoelectric point of the amino acids are as follows: Histidine 7.64 Lysine 9.74 Cystenie 5.02 Show how you will separate the mixture into the pure forms. State and describe any instrument that you will use to separate the components in the mixture.

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter27: Amino Acids And Proteins

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