The amino acids Flashcards by Sheumais MacLeod | Brainscape

Q

What happens to amino acids if pH

A

The compound will be protonated

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What happens if pH>pKa?

A

The compound will be deprotonated

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Q

How is pi calculated?

A

Calculate the average of the pKa’s that bracket the neutral charge

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What happens when pH>pi?

A

The protein has a net negative charge.

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What happens when pH>pi?

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The protein has a net positive charge.

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