Q: Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) is a known denaturant but not a reducing agent. A protein sample is treated with SDS and is denatured. What is the effect of SDS on any disulfide bridges that may be present in the protein?
A		The disulfide bridges are broken because SDS oxidizes the disulfide bridges.
B		The disulfide bridges are broken because SDS reduces the disulfide bridges.
C		The disulfide bridges are not broken because SDS strengthens disulfide bridges.
D		The disulfide bridges are not broken because SDS does not affect disulfide bridges.

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