how-does-beta-mercaptoethanol-affect-protein-structure-during-sds-page

Question

How does beta mercaptoethanol affect protein structure during SDS-PAGE?

Accepted Answer

It cleaves covalent disulfide bonds between protein subunits.

Answer

It denatures proteins by disrupting hydrogen bonds.

Answer

It stabilizes protein tertiary structure.

Answer

It adds a negative charge to proteins.