In protein quantification, the absorbance value at 280nm (A 280 ) is often used for calculation. The ability of proteins to absorb ultraviolet light mainly depends on

Asulfur-containing amino acids
Bpeptide bonds in peptide chains
Cbasic amino acid content
Daromatic amino acid content

Correct answer: D. aromatic amino acid content

The absorption of UV light by proteins at 280nm is primarily due to the presence of aromatic amino acids, particularly tryptophan and tyrosine.

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