What happens if we dissolve an amino acid in water?
Zwitterion form in aqueous solution
what happens if we add a strong acid like HCI?
it turns into a positive ion
what happens if we add a strong base such as NaOh?
it turns into negative ion
Proteins behave as _______
Zwitterions
when a protein is at its isoelectric point, the protein has _________
no net charge
pH above its pI ( more basic ) = ?
net negative charge
pH below pI (more acidic ) = ?
net positive charge
Proteins are least soluble in water at their _________
isoelectric points
Proteins can be precipitated from solution when _____
pH=pI
Which amino acid has aromatic rings on their side chains