Which one of the following methods CANNOT be used to determine the secondary structure content of a protein?
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- X-ray → full 3D structure.
- Mass spec → composition, not structure.
- Circular dichroism spectroscopy
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- X-ray crystallography
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 2: X-ray crystallography provides 3D structural information, including secondary structure.
Step 3: Mass spectrometry is powerful for protein identification, sequencing, and modifications, but not for direct determination of secondary structure content.
Final Answer: Mass spectrometry cannot be used for secondary structure determination.
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