Question
Ion exchange chromatography separates proteins by their ____.
Answer
Ion exchange chromatography separates proteins by their net charge.
The column is filled with charged beads; either positively or negatively charged
Cation Exchange: negatively charged beads. Negatively charged proteins elute first
Anion Exchange: positvely charged beads. Positively charged proteins elute first
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