a. Suppose that the R group of a histidine residue in a protein in its native tertiary structure is buried in the interior of the protein and is involved in a salt bridge (ionic interaction) with an oppositely charged residue. Unfolding the protein exposes both of the charged groups to water. Would you expect the pKa of the His R group (side chain) in the native protein to be a) higher or b) lower than the pKa of the same residue in the unfolded protein? Why? b. Is the exocyclic NH2 in cytosine acidic or basic? Why? NH2

a. Suppose that the R group of a histidine residue in a protein in its native tertiary structure is buried in the interior of the protein and is involved in a salt bridge (ionic interaction) with an oppositely charged residue. Unfolding the protein exposes both of the charged groups to water. Would you expect the pKa of the His R group (side chain) in the native protein to be a) higher or b) lower than the pKa of the same residue in the unfolded protein? Why? b. Is the exocyclic NH2 in cytosine acidic or basic? Why? NH2

Biochemistry

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Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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