Match the Following Amino Acids with the Most Appropriate Description

question 8

Multiple Choice

Match the following amino acids with the most appropriate description of the extent of ionization of their side chains when the pH of their environment has a value of 10.0
-Glutamic acid (pK_a 4.1)

• A) Roughly 50% ionized
• B) Less than 50% ionized
• C) More than 50% ionized

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Definitions:

Coxal Bone

Another term for the hip bone, comprising the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which connect the spine to the lower limbs.

Ilium

The largest bone of the pelvis, forming the uppermost part.

Ischium

One of the three bones that make up the pelvis, forming the lower and back part of the hip bone.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation.