How Are Proteins Analyzed in Mass Spectrometry

Multiple Choice

How are proteins analyzed in mass spectrometry?

A) The mass spectrometer shows the sequence of the individual amino acids.
B) The mass spectrometer compares the profile of peaks to its database of other proteins, looking for a match.
C) The mass spectrometer fragments the protein to small pieces.
D) The mass spectrometer shows the m/z ratio of each protein, and each protein has a different m/z ratio.
E) The mass spectrometer can predict DNA sequences of proteins.