Explain the following for an amino acid:i) Zwitterionic nature

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Explain the following for an amino acid:

i) Zwitterionic nature

ii) Isoelectric point

22 Jan 2021

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i) Zwitterionic nature -

Amino acids are the most common example of zwitterions. They are made up of an ammonium or amino group which contains a positive charge as well as a carboxyl group which contains a negative charge.

An amino acid has both a basic amine group and an acidic carboxylic acid group.

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