The Sieving Coefficient for Proteins Depends on Their

Question

The sieving coefficient for proteins depends on their
A) size only
B) charge only
C) Both size and charge
D) density
E) diffusion coefficient

Accepted Answer

The sieving coefficient for proteins depends on both their size and charge. The size affects how easily a protein can pass through pores, while the charge influences interactions with the membrane or matrix material, affecting passage through the sieving medium.