Electrophoresis: Isoelectric Point

Ungraded Practice Question

The pI of a protein is 9.2. This protein is placed in an electrical field where a buffer sets the pH at 10.0. Select the correct statement regarding the electrophoretic migration of this protein.

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

This protein will have a net positive charge
This protein will have a net negative charge
This protein will migrate toward the anode, the positively charged electrode
This protein will migrate to the cathode, the negatively charged electrode

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