An Amino Acid May Act as a Proton Acceptor or Donor

question 41

Essay

An amino acid may act as a proton acceptor or donor. Explain.

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Definitions:

Debris Flow

A rapid downhill movement of a mixture of water, soil, and rock debris.

Geology Setting

The physical, chemical, and biological conditions that characterize a particular area or environment where geological processes occur.

Slope Failure

A phenomenon where a slope collapses due to gravity and other factors such as water saturation, leading to landslides.

Steepness

The measure of how sharp or incline a slope or angle is.