A Certain Amino Acid Has Values of 2

question 5

Multiple Choice

A certain amino acid has values of 2.35 and 9.6 for its carboxylic acid and amino group, respectively. What is the isoelectric point for this amino acid?

• A) 2.35
• B) 9.6
• C) 6.0
• D) 7.25
• E) 11.95

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