Proteins Are Considered Negative Ions

question 84

True/False

Proteins are considered negative ions.

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Definitions:

Regulator Genes

Genes that control the expression of one or more other genes, governing the amount of protein or RNA product that is made.

STR

Short Tandem Repeats, sequences of DNA where a series of two to six nucleotides is repeated, used in genetic profiling.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA, often utilized in forensic science to solve crimes or in paternity testing.

Gel Electrophoresis

A laboratory technique for the separation of proteins, DNA, or RNA fragments based on their size by applying an electric current to a gel matrix.