Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) and Triton X-100 Are Both Detergents

question 57

Essay

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and Triton X-100 are both detergents that can be used to lyse cells to study individual components.Your first project as a Ph.D.student is to create an in vitro model that allows you to study the mechanism of action of a novel glucose transporter protein.You use SDS to lyse the cells.Later experiments demonstrate that the transporter is not functional.Provide a possible explanation for what happened, propose a solution for your next experiment, and articulate the reasons you think the new method will be more successful.

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