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No it's a protein. In a way you could see it as a chain of amino acids that is folded in a way that makes it biochemically useful in the body.

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Is albumin a monomer?

No, albumin is not considered a type of monomer. It is considered a type of polymer made of many molecules.


What is the molecular formula for albumin?

Both 5% and 25% albumin USP have a calculated osmolarity near 300 mOsm/L. How do I calculate that? The package inserts for both strengths state they contain 145 mEq/L of sodium. Since for each cation there must be an anion, that puts the osmolarity at 290 mOsm/L. The contribution of albumin to the total osmolarity is minimal. One mole of albumin is about 70,000 grams, so a 50 mL vial of albumin 25% (12.5 grams albumin) would only contribute about 3.57 mOsm/L to the total osmolarity. Hospital pharmacists are warned not to dilute 25% albumin with water to make 5% albumin because the osmolarity of the final product is too low. - Marty, R.Ph.


How many moles in human albumin?

The number of moles in human albumin depends on the specific mass of the albumin sample being considered. Human serum albumin has a molecular weight of approximately 66,500 g/mol. To calculate the moles, you would divide the mass of the albumin sample in grams by its molecular weight (66.5 g/mol). For example, if you have 100 grams of albumin, you would have about 1.5 moles (100 g / 66.5 g/mol).


A Protein is a long chain of what?

A protein is a long chain of amino acids. That are linked by dehydration synthesis to form peptide bonds.


What happens when you add alcohol to the egg albumin?

When alcohol is added to egg albumin, the protein structure in the albumin can denature, leading to the unfolding of the protein molecules. This can result in changes in the texture and consistency of the albumin, affecting its ability to form a stable foam or gel.