A Protein of Interest Can Be Specifically Detected on Western

question 72

Multiple Choice

A protein of interest can be specifically detected on western blots; this technique requires all of the following EXCEPT

• A) primary antibodies produced against the protein under study.
• B) an enzyme-tagged secondary antibody, directed against the primary antibody.
• C) an easily detectable product formed by the enzyme in the tagged secondary antibody.
• D) labeled DNA.
• E) antibodies to detect quantity and size of specific proteins in cell extracts.

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Definitions:

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