Glutamic Acid Has PK_a Values of 2

question 24

Multiple Choice

Glutamic acid has pK_a values of 2.2, 4.3, and 9.7. Calculate the isoelectric point for glutamic acid.

• A) 3.25
• B) 4.3
• C) 5.4
• D) 7.0
• E) 8.6

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