Question

Basic amino acids are ________ (positive, negative) at ph 7 and acidic r group amino acids are ________ (positive, negative) at ph 7.

Answer 1

Answer:

both will be negative

Explanation:

two amino acid have acidic side chains at neutral PH . these are aspartic acids and glutamic acid. their side chain have carboxylic acid group whose pH are lower enough to lose protons and become negatively charged in this process