Question

Explain the zwitterion and ampholyte nature of amino acids

Answer 1

Zwitterions can be formed from compounds that contain both acid groups and base groups in their molecules (ampholytes). All of the common amino acids found in proteins are ampholytesbecause they contain a carboxyl group (-COOH) that acts as an acid and an aminogroup (-NH2) that acts as a base.

Answer 2

Zwitterions can be formed from compounds that contain both acidgroups and base groups in their molecules (ampholytes). All of the common amino acids found inproteins are ampholytes because they contain a carboxyl group (-COOH) that acts as an acid and anamino group (-NH2) that acts as a base.