Biochemistry Homework Solutions
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#1536

The definition of the Isoelectric point (pI) of a protein.

What is the definition of the "isoelectric point" (pI) of a protein?


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The solution contains an "official" definition of pI (isoelectric point), as well as an explanation of a more practical definition.

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