What is the isoelectric point of a dipeptide with sequence Arg-Glu? Justify your answer by describing the logic that led you to your conclusion, including some discussion of pKa's and protonation states.

What is the isoelectric point of a dipeptide with sequence Arg-Glu? Justify your answer by describing the logic that led you to your conclusion, including some discussion of pKa's and protonation states.

Biochemistry

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Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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