Ion exchange chromatography is a technique that separates molecules based on their charge by using a charged stationary phase to attract and bind oppositely charged ions. This method is widely used in biochemistry and molecular biology for purifying proteins, peptides, and other charged biomolecules with high specificity and resolution.

Ion Exchange Chromatography

Charged stationary phase

Oppositely charged ions are like tiny magnets that stick together because one is positive and the other is negative. This sticking together helps make things like salt, which we use to make food taste better.

Oppositely Charged Ions

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms, serving as a bridge between biology and chemistry. It focuses on understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells and tissues, influencing the structure and function of organisms.

Biochemistry

Molecular biology is a branch of science that explores the structure and function of the molecules essential to life, focusing on the interactions between various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. It provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of genetic replication, transcription, translation, and cell function, forming the foundation for understanding complex biological processes and disease mechanisms.

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