Which Amino Acid Takes on a Negative Charge When the R-Group

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which amino acid takes on a negative charge when the R-group loses a proton?

• A) Glutamic Acid
• B) Histidine
• C) Glutamine
• D) Tyrosine
• E) Glutamic Acid and Tyrosine

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