Amino Acids, Chirality Flashcards
1
Q
What is a zwitterion?
A
Where the COOH group loses a H+ and the amine gains a H+
2
Q
What is the isoelectric point?
A
The point at which a zwitterion is formed
3
Q
What if amino acid with added to a solution pH higher than isolectic point?
A
Behaves as an adid and loses H+
4
Q
What if amino acid with added to a solution pH lower than isolectic point?
A
Behaves as a base and amine group gains H+
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