Biochemistry
How does tandem mass spectrometry contribute to acquiring a spectrum of an unknown protein?
Which step is crucial when comparing the acquired spectrum of an unknown protein to known protein spectrums in a database?
Why are the spectrums generated from tandem mass spectrometry compared to fingerprints?
Which of the following best describes the concept of peptide mass fingerprinting?
In what way do the unique spectrums from tandem mass spectrometry act like fingerprints?
What is the significance of matching spectrums from tandem mass spectrometry to sequences in a database?
What happens when a new protein is discovered through peptide mass fingerprinting?