The isoelectric point of an amino acid is defined as: a. The PH where the molecule carries a net negative charge b. The PH where the carboxyl group and amino are uncharged c. None of the answers is correct d. The PH where the molecule carries no net electric charge Clear my choice
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Step 1: The isoelectric point (pI) of an amino acid is the pH at which the amino acid carries no net electric charge. Show more…
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The isoelectric point of an amino acid is a. the pH at which it exists in the zwitterion form b. the pH at which it exists in the basic form c. the pH equal to its pKa. d. the pH at which it exists in the acid form.
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The pH at which the concentration of the zwitterion form of an amino acid is at its maximum value is called the isoelectric point.
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