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Mass-to-charge ratio
Mass spectrometry distinguishes ions by mass-to-charge ratio, written m/z. Interpreting a peak requires an ion assignment and charge information, not just a comparison to a neutral molecule mass.
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A peptide can produce more than one charge state. Keep the spectrum label and assignment together when reading an identity result. A reported match is evidence within the stated method, not a complete reconstruction of every structural feature.
What to retain in a research record
- Observed m/z
- Assigned ion and charge
- Reference value and matching criterion
Sources and further reading
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