Standards 9, 11, 12

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amino acid

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The subunit (monomer) molecule of a protein

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antibody/immunoglobulin

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Proteins made by the immune system in response to antigens

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antigen

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A substance that generally evokes an immune response in an organism when bound by an antibody

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assay

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A test to determine the quality or quantity of a sample

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bradford assay

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A protein identification technique that utilizes a non-specific protein binding dye

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column chromatography

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A method of separating molecules in a vertical chamber relying on gravity and molecular interaction

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denature

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When a protein loses its secondary structure (shape or conformation), the primary structure is not affected

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direct ELISA

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An ELISA designed to detect the presence of antigens in a solution (usually a sample from a patient)

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elute

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To remove a substance from a chromatography column by rinsing the column with a solvent

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elution

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The process of separating one molecule from another by rinsing it with a solvent