Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2, Problem 31P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of the concentration of the neutral and zwitter ion species needs to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Amino acids are compounds containing amino as well as acidic group. The general molecular structure of an amino acid is as follows:

NH2-CHR-COOH

Here, R is different group for different amino acids. If there is more than one amino group present in an amino acid, they are considered as basic amino acids and if there is more than one carboxylic group then they are considered as acidic amino acids.

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