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Biomolecules — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBiomolecules2 Marks
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Do amino acids exist as Zwitter ion. Give its structure. Why is it formed?
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Answer

Yes, amino acids exist as Zwitter ion.

Zwitter ion Zwitter ion formation is another particular property of amino acid. It is a neutral molecule (with positive and negative charge), having the ionisable nature of -NH2 and-COOH groups. Hence, in solutions of different pHs, the structure of amino acid changes variably.

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