Consider the Following Forms of the Amino Acid Valine (Val)

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider the following forms of the amino acid valine (Val) . Which statement concerning these structures is false?

• A)Structure I represents the form of Val present in blood at physiological pH.
• B)Structure II represents the form of Val present in the basic environment of the intestines.
• C)Structure III represents the form of Val present in the acidic environment of the stomach.
• D)Structure IV represents the zwitterions of Val.

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