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    Biochemists generally like to study and characterize proteins as pure substances isolated from their native enviroment. What is the single most important method or procedure that must be availible prior to starting the purification of a protein?

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    Prior to purification, the biochemist must ensure that he has a "good source". A good source is one that is cheap and is readily available. An example is hemoglobin. Once he has a ...

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