The process of SDS-PAGE breaks peptide bonds. Select one: O True False

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The process of SDS-PAGE breaks peptide bonds.

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- False (selected) 

**Explanation:**

SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis) is a technique used for separating proteins based on their molecular weight. It denatures proteins, giving them a negative charge due to the SDS, but it does not break peptide bonds. Peptide bonds are the covalent chemical bonds that link amino acids together in a protein chain. Therefore, the correct answer is "False".
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** The process of SDS-PAGE breaks peptide bonds. **Options:** - True - False (selected) **Explanation:** SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis) is a technique used for separating proteins based on their molecular weight. It denatures proteins, giving them a negative charge due to the SDS, but it does not break peptide bonds. Peptide bonds are the covalent chemical bonds that link amino acids together in a protein chain. Therefore, the correct answer is "False".
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