Deck 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of a amino acid
A
H2N-CH(R)-COOH
2
Q
What is an amine in amino acids
A
Amine is a proton acceptor
3
Q
What is a zwitterions
A
A zwitterion is molecular ion which has a both positive and negative charges and is neutral overall
4
Q
What happens when a amino acid is in a acidic solution (low ph)
A
The amino group is protonated and the carboxyl group is unchanged
5
Q
What happens to a amino acid in a basic solution (high ph)
A
The carboxyl group is deprotonated and the amino group is unchanged
