The state of ionization of a specific amino acid is directly influenced by the pH of the surrounding medium in which the amino acid is at that time

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Section12.3: Determining Equilibrium Constants
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The state of ionization of a specific amino acid is directly influenced by the pH of the surrounding medium in which the amino acid is at that time.  Use the amino acid lysine and show on a rough graphical outline the transition from completely protonated to completely deprotonated. 

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