Define the concept of isoelectric point

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Assignment:

1. Calculate the protein yield of casein and whey proteins and compare your yields with values reported in the literature. Do your values agree or disagree with those in the literature?

2. Define the concept of "isoelectric point". According to your results, what is the isoelectric point of casein? What happened to casein at higher pHs?

3. What is "salting out"? Why did we choose to "salt out" the whey proteins instead of just adjusting the pH?

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