Question 18 Activity assays were performed to determine the best purification method for a cell-free extract of Protein X. The results of the assays are shown below. Specific activity (u/mg) 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 200 400 600 800 Total protein (mg) Alcohol precipitation Native PAGE Extract Column chromatography Based on the data, what was the highest purification yield of Protein X?
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