ACID–BASE PROPERTIES OF AMINO ACIDS Flashcards
1
Q
neutral solution, carboxyl groups have a tendency to lose
protons (H!)
A
producing a negatively charged species:
2
Q
neutral solution, amino groups have a tendency to accept
protons (H!)
A
producing a positively charged species
3
Q
What amino acids exist in zwitterion?
A
a-amino acids
4
Q
producing a positively charged species
A
zwitterion
5
Q
draw the structure of leucine and isoleucine with ph of 2.0, 7.1 and 10
A
6
Q
The term protonated denotes what?
A
Gain of H ions
7
Q
The term deprotonated denotes
A
Loss of H ions
