What Might Be Concluded Upon Determining That an Unknown Amino

question 10

Multiple Choice

What might be concluded upon determining that an unknown amino acid has its isoelectric point near pH 10?

• A)It must have a hydrophobic side chain.
• B)It must have a hydrophilic side chain.
• C)Its side chain must contain more basic groups then acidic groups.
• D)Its side chain must contain an acidic group.
• E)None of these choices is a valid conclusion.

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