(a) Draw the general structure of α–amino acid.
(b) Name a given amino acid according to the
IUPAC nomenclature.
(c) Define the terms zwitterion and isoelectric point, pI.
(d) Predict the structures of a given amino acid
- i. in acidic medium
- ii. in basic medium
- iii. at pI
Amphoteric Properties of Amino Acids (Example)
Structure of Amino Acid at Different pH (Example)