Isoelectric focusing

A. directly reveals the identity of unknown proteins in a complex mixture.
B. separates proteins based on the pH at which they are electrically neutral.
C. separates proteins based on their size and shape.
D. focuses the data gathered onto a specific protein or ORF.


Answer: B

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