Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Which of the following is not true about a-amino acids? have at least 2 pka values O negatively charged at pH = 1.0 most contain one chiral center can act as buffers
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is not true about a-amino acids? have at least 2 pka values O negatively charged at pH = 1.0 most contain one chiral center can act as buffers
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