beta-mercaptoethanol-is-added-to-a-protein-solution-what-is-the-expected-effect-

Question

Beta mercaptoethanol is added to a protein solution. What is the expected effect on the protein's disulfide bonds?

Accepted Answer

Cleavage of disulfide bonds through a redox reaction

Answer

No effect on disulfide bonds

Answer

Strengthening of existing disulfide bonds

Answer

Formation of new disulfide bonds