You Are Working as a Research Intern in a Biochemistry

question 27

Multiple Choice

You are working as a research intern in a biochemistry lab,and you synthesize a new protein.You decide to use osmosis to determine your protein's molar mass.You dissolve 1.0 g of the enzyme in water to make 250 mL of solution,and the osmotic pressure is 3.5 torr at 298 K.You report that the molar mass is __________ g/mol.

• A)between 0 and 1000
• B)between 1000 and 5000
• C)between 5000 and 10,000
• D)between 10,000 and 20,000
• E)between 20,000 and 50,000

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Chemical Name

The precise name of a chemical as determined by its molecular structure and nomenclature standards.

Generic Name

The non-branded name of a medication, usually derived from its chemical name and not protected by trademark.

Diuretic

A type of medication or substance that promotes the excretion of urine, used to treat conditions like hypertension.

Urinary Output

The volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a specific period, an important indicator of kidney and overall fluid balance.