What Is the Charge on a Zwitterion

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the charge on a zwitterion?

• A)positive
• B)neutral
• C)negative
• D)The charge or lack of charge varies depending on the amino acid.

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Definitions:

Ribosomes

Cellular structures that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins by linking amino acids together.

Ricin

A highly toxic protein derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, used historically in bioterrorism and research.

DNA Template

A strand of DNA that serves as a guide for the synthesis of complementary RNA molecules during transcription.

Transcription

The process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).