Lysine is an amino-acid with a basic side chain. The pKa of the acid/base groups is shown on the structure (note: this structure will not exist as shown at any pH).
Lysine is an amino-acid with a basic side chain. The pKa of the acid/base groups is shown on the structure (note: this structure will not exist as shown at any pH).
If lysine is in a solution with a pH = 7, what is the charge on the molecule? Consider what charge an amine group has when protonated and what charge a carboxylic acid group has when deprotonated.
A) -1
B) -2
C) +1
D) 0
E) +2
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