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Amino Acids, Proteins And DNA Flashcards

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What are Zwitterions (for amino acids)

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When the overall pH of the molecule is zero the acidic group loses a H+ and the alkali group gains a H+.

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How does cisplatin help treat cancer

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Bonds to two adjacent guanine bases. Cisplatin bonds to strands of mutated DNA to prevent it from replicating via ligand replacement with guanine

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