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Which of the following amino acids will have a net charge of zero at its and what is the approximate value for ()?

  1. A.All amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
  2. B.Only acidic amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
  3. C.All amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
  4. D.Only basic amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
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Correct answer: AAll amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .

Solution

  1. The is the at which the zwitterion concentration is maximal and net charge is zero.
  2. For , the species with zero net charge is the one where the is deprotonated and the and side-chain are protonated.
  3. The is calculated as .
  4. .
  5. Hence the answer is (A).

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