Which of the Following Amino Acids Has an Ionizable R-Group

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following amino acids has an ionizable R-group with a pK_a near neutral pH?

• A) histidine
• B) serine
• C) aspartic acid
• D) lysine
• E) tyrosine

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