During a Western Blot,the Membrane Is Washed with a Blocking

question 36

Multiple Choice

During a Western blot,the membrane is washed with a blocking solution before being treated with the primary antibody to

• A) retain the position of the proteins in the transfer from gel to membrane.
• B) facilitate antibody-antigen interactions.
• C) decrease nonspecific antibody binding.
• D) facilitate a chemical reaction that can be detected.

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