Glutamic acid is a naturally occuring a-amino acid that contains a carboxy group in its R group side chain (Table 19.4). (Glutamic acid is drawn in its neutral form with no charged atoms, a form that does not actually exist at any pH.) NH2 a. What form of glutamic acid exists at pH = 1? b. If the pH is gradually increased, what form of glutamic acid exists after one equivalent of base is added? After two equivalents? After three equivalents? c. Propose a structure of monosodium glutamate, the common flavor enhancer known as MSG. HOOCCH,CH2 COOH glutamic acid

Glutamic acid is a naturally occuring a-amino acid that contains a carboxy group in its R group side chain (Table 19.4). (Glutamic acid is drawn in its neutral form with no charged atoms, a form that does not actually exist at any pH.) NH2 a. What form of glutamic acid exists at pH = 1? b. If the pH is gradually increased, what form of glutamic acid exists after one equivalent of base is added? After two equivalents? After three equivalents? c. Propose a structure of monosodium glutamate, the common flavor enhancer known as MSG. HOOCCH,CH2 COOH glutamic acid

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