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Protein Expression and Purification Series
Focus Questions for Protein Purification Introduction
1. What is protein purification?
2. Describe lysis and why it is a necessary part of the protein purification process. Name a lysis
technique.
3. Why is it important to remove DNA from the sample?
4. What enzyme is used to break down the DNA in a lysate but leaves the protein intact?
5. What is a common method of capture, or isolation, of protein?
Chapter 2: Focus Questions
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CHAPTER 2
FOCUS QUESTIONS