The given protein, Protein X, is a heterotrimer - meaning it is a multimeric protein consisting of different polypeptide chains. Its molecular weight is 200 kDa. Using SDS-PAGE, the protein was characterized and the following profile is the result (attached in the picture). 1: Standard Protein Ladder 2: Protein X solution 3: Protein X solution + β-mercaptoethanol Determine the molecular weights of the three subunits of protein X based on the gel profile. Write the MW of each subunit and explain the obtained answer.
The given protein, Protein X, is a heterotrimer - meaning it is a multimeric protein consisting of different polypeptide chains. Its molecular weight is 200 kDa. Using SDS-PAGE, the protein was characterized and the following profile is the result (attached in the picture). 1: Standard Protein Ladder 2: Protein X solution 3: Protein X solution + β-mercaptoethanol Determine the molecular weights of the three subunits of protein X based on the gel profile. Write the MW of each subunit and explain the obtained answer.
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The given protein, Protein X, is a heterotrimer - meaning it is a multimeric protein consisting of different polypeptide chains. Its molecular weight is 200 kDa. Using SDS-PAGE, the protein was characterized and the following profile is the result (attached in the picture).
1: Standard Protein Ladder
2: Protein X solution
3: Protein X solution + β-mercaptoethanol
Determine the molecular weights of the three subunits of protein X based on the gel profile. Write the MW of each subunit and explain the obtained answer.

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