How does the shape of a titration curve confirm the fact that the pH region of greatest buffering power for an amino acid solution is around its pK's? Name four factors (bonds or other forces) that contribute to stabilizing the native structure of a protein, and describe one condition or reagent that interferes with each type of stabilizing force. Why is silk fibroin so strong, but at the same time so soft and flexible?

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How does the shape of a titration curve confirm the fact that the pH region of greatest buffering power for an amino acid solution is around its pK's?

Name four factors (bonds or other forces) that contribute to stabilizing the native structure of a protein, and describe one condition or reagent that interferes with each type of stabilizing force.

Why is silk fibroin so strong, but at the same time so soft and flexible?

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