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What does MS/MS stand for in the context of mass spectrometry?
- A Mass-to-charge spectrometry
- B Multiple source mass spectrometry
- C Mass separation-mass spectrometry
- D Tandem mass spectrometry
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MS/MS stands for Tandem mass spectrometry in the context of mass spectrometry. Tandem mass spectrometry involves two consecutive stages of mass analysis, where ions are selected and fragmented in the first stage (MS1), and then the resulting fragments are analyzed in the second stage (MS2). This technique allows for the structural elucidation and identification of complex molecules by analyzing the fragmentation patterns of ions, providing valuable information about their molecular structure and composition.
