A. Bradford
B. Biuret
C. Lowry
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This analysis ranks the Biuret, Lowry, and Bradford protein detection techniques based on their increasing sensitivity.
Sensitivity in protein assays refers to the lowest concentration of a substance that can be measured reliably. The techniques differ significantly in this regard.
The Biuret assay detects peptide bonds. It requires high protein concentrations, generally in the range of milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL), making it the least sensitive method among the three.
The Lowry assay enhances sensitivity by reacting with aromatic amino acid residues (like tyrosine and tryptophan) in addition to peptide bonds. It can typically detect proteins in the range of micrograms per milliliter (µg/mL), offering moderate sensitivity.
The Bradford assay uses Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 dye, which binds to proteins changing the dye's absorbance maximum. It is generally considered more sensitive than the Lowry assay, also detecting proteins in the µg/mL range, and is often preferred for its speed.
| Technique | Letter Code | Typical Sensitivity Range | Relative Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biuret | B | mg/mL | Low |
| Lowry | C | µg/mL | Medium |
| Bradford | A | µg/mL | High |
Based on the comparison, the techniques ordered by increasing sensitivity are:
This corresponds to the sequence B, C, A.
List - I shows various isotopes and List - II indicates their half-lives.
Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
| A. ${ }^{3}\text{H}$ | I. 60 days |
| B. ${ }^{14}\text{C}$ | II. 14.5 days |
| C. ${ }^{32}\text{P}$ | III. 5700 years |
| D. ${ }^{125}\text{I}$ | IV. 12.2 years |
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| List - I | List - II |
| A. ELISA | I. Visualization of cells |
| B. RIA | II. Proteins identification |
| C. Centrifugation | III. Hormone detection |
| D. Microscopy | IV. Isolation of organelles |
| List - I | List - II |
| A. SDS-PAGE | I. DNA |
| B. Agarose gel electrophoresies | II. Liquid chromatography |
| C. Native Page | III. Non-denatured proteins |
| D. HPLC | IV. proteins |
How many cycles of $\beta$-oxidation are required for the complete oxidation of activated Oleic acid, 18 : 1 ($\Delta^{9}$)?
Morgenthau's principles of political realism are:
A. Politics is rooted in permanent and unchanging human nature which is basically self centred, self-regarding and self-interested
B. Politics is an autonomous sphere of action and cannot therefore be reduced to morals
C. International Politics is an arena of conflicting self-interests
D. The ethics of international relations is situational ethics which is very different from private morality
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Who among the following political thinkers consider the anarchical self help system to be a compelling factor for States to maximise their relative power positions?