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1.	Most proteins are soluble at physiological conditions, but as the concentration of solutes (ions, precipitants, etc.) rises, the protein becomes less soluble. Thus, it crystallizes or precipitates. What is this phenomenon known as?
A.	Resolubilization
B.	Coagulation
C.	Salting in
D.	Salting out
Answer» E.

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