Ionic States Of Non-Acidic Or Basic AAs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general structure of AAs
A
H2N-C(HR)-CO2H (carboxylic acid group, NH2, R, H)
2
Q
What is the charge at pH<pK1
A
Positive
3
Q
What is the charge at pH>pK2
A
Negative
4
Q
What do you call an AA at neutral pH
A
Zwitterion
5
Q
What is the overall charge at neutral pH
A
0 (neutral)
6
Q
What is another name for neutral pH
A
Physiological pH
