Proteins in a gel are commonly stained with which dye?
ACoomassie brilliant blue
BAcetocarmine solution
CSafranin and fast green
DJanus green B solution
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Coomassie brilliant blue
Coomassie brilliant blue binds proteins and is a standard stain for protein gels, along with silver stain.
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