Q: A step in the lab procedure for a protein analysis involves placing cytoplasmic protein in a hydrocarbon (e.g. hexane). Which of the following would most likely NOT happen next?
A		The protein would fold itself into a different conformation
B		The protein would retain the conformation it had prior to entering the hydrocarbon solution
C		The polar side-groups would orient themselves away from hydrocarbon
D		The nonpolar side-groups would interact with the hydrocarbon molecules via Van der Waals interactions

Protein Structure and Function | Separation and Purification |