Aqueous two phase partitioning (ATPS) is used for the recovery of an enzyme from the cell free culture filtrate. On addition of PEG-2000 and…
Aqueous two phase partitioning (ATPS) is used for the recovery of an enzyme from the cell free culture filtrate. On addition of PEG-2000 and dextran, the mixture separates into two phases with a partition coefficient for the enzyme as 4.2. The maximum possible enzyme recovery, when the volume ratio of the upper to lower phases is 5.0, will be
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
ATPS (Aqueous Two-Phase System) recovery calculation: The system separates into upper phase (PEG-rich, volume) and lower phase (dextran-rich, volume). Partition coefficient(concentration in upper/lower phase). Volume ratio. Total enzyme =. Enzyme in upper phase =. Recovery in upper phase.