Membrane proteins are not soluble in water solutions. To purify and crystallize membrane proteins, the proteins need to be disso
lved in a solution containing mild detergents such as Beta-octyl-glucopyranoside (see the structure below). Please explain how the detergents solubilize a membrane protein.
Detergents are knows as a class of molecules whose having unique properties to enable formation of hydrophobic-hydrophilic interaction among molecules in membrane. This unique property of detergents are used to dissolve membrane protein in water solution or in any solution.
Detergents are used to lyse cells, solubilize membrane lipids, and proteins, prevent protein crystalization, and nonspecific binding.
there is an association between the number of mitochondria in muscle cells and energy production
Explanation:
Mitochondria generate energy by generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is referred to as the "molecular unit of currency" of the cell since this molecule provides energy for diverse cellular processes
