Chemistry of Elements and Compounds
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What happens to the carboxyl group?

  • It is phosphorylated
  • It is protonated
  • It is deprotonated (correct)
  • It remains neutral

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of the carboxyl group?

  • It is amphoteric
  • It is neutral
  • It is acidic (correct)
  • It is basic

    • Why are carboxyl groups soluble in polar solvents?

  • Due to their ionic character (correct)
  • Due to their non-polar nature
  • Due to their high molecular weight
  • Due to their low molecular weight

    • What is the charge of the carboxyl group after deprotonation?

    <p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the R group in amino acids?

    <p>Determines the solubility of the amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the +NH2 group in amino acids?

    <p>It is the basic group in amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are amino acids commonly referred to?

    <p>By their three-letter or one-letter abbreviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the R group and solubility?

    <p>The R group determines the solubility of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of amino acids, except for Glycine?

    <p>They have two stereoisomers: L and D forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the amino group in amino acids?

    <p>To donate a hydrogen ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a property of amino acids that allows them to neutralize acids and bases?

    <p>They are amphoteric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the form of an amino acid that can donate a hydrogen ion?

    <p>Protonated form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the R-group in amino acids?

    <p>It determines the amino acid's overall structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the amino acid Glycine?

    <p>It has only one stereoisomer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the amino group of an amino acid accepts a hydrogen ion?

    <p>It becomes protonated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are amino acids considered amphoteric?

    <p>Because they can act as both acids and bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the properties of an amino acid?

    <p>The R-group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the acid group in amino acids?

    <p>To donate a hydrogen ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is likely to be found in kinks?

    <p>Proline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the bonding between two Cysteines?

    <p>A covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is polar?

    <p>Serine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the R-group of Glycine?

    <p>It is very small</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid has an R-group that is most likely to be found in the middle of a protein?

    <p>Glycine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is non-polar?

    <p>Alanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the polarity of an amino acid when it combines with another amino acid?

    <p>It becomes less polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is most likely to be found on the surface of a protein?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the bonding between a sulfur atom and an oxygen atom?

    <p>A covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Proline?

    <p>It has a rigid structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH of a solution when the concentration of [H+] is high?

    <p>Less than 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which a weak acid dissociates in water?

    <p>Partially dissociates into ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pK1 of the amino acid glycine?

    <p>2.34</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ionization state of the amino group (-NH3+) at pH 9.4?

    <p>Fully deprotonated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the forward and backward reaction rates at equilibrium?

    <p>The forward and backward rates are equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the pH of a solution when a strong acid is added?

    <p>The pH decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the carboxyl group (-COOH) in an amino acid?

    <p>It is acidic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH at which the amino acid glycine is fully protonated?

    <p>Exactly 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mixture of an amino acid and its conjugate base?

    <p>Zwitterion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the pKR and the gain of a proton?

    <p>The pKR is inversely proportional to the gain of a proton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the most correct?

    <p>This one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Amino Acid Properties

    • Amino acids are amphoteric, meaning they can be both acidic and basic.
    • Amino group is protonated (donates H+) and carboxyl group is deprotonated (receives H+) at certain pH levels.
    • Overall, amino acids have a neutral charge.

    Stereoisomers

    • Except for glycine, all amino acids have two stereoisomers: L and D forms.

    Solubility

    • Amino acids are soluble in polar solvents due to their ionic character.
    • The structure of the R group also influences solubility.

    Amino Acid Representation

    • Amino acids are referred to by three-letter or one-letter abbreviations.

    • The R group is a key component of the amino acid structure.### Amino Acids

    • There are 20 standard amino acids, each with a unique R-group

    • Glycine (Gly) and Alanine (Ala) have small R-groups

    • Serine (Ser) and Threonine (Thr) have R-groups with a hydroxyl (-OH) group

    • Cysteine (Cys) has an R-group with a sulfur atom, which can form a disulfide bridge with another Cysteine

    • Tyrosine (Tyr) and Tryptophan (Trp) have large, rigid R-groups

    • Proline (Pro) has a unique, rigid structure that can cause kinks in protein chains

    • Valine (Val) and Isoleucine (Ile) have non-polar, hydrophobic R-groups

    • Asparagine (Asn) and Glutamine (Gln) have R-groups with an amide group

    • Methionine (Met) has a sulfide group in its R-group, making it easily soluble in water

    • Leucine (Leu) has a non-polar, hydrophobic R-group

    Polarity of Amino Acids

    • Amino acids can be classified as polar or non-polar based on their R-group
    • Polar amino acids have R-groups with a hydroxyl (-OH) or amide group
    • Non-polar amino acids have R-groups with hydrocarbon chains or sulfur atoms
    • Glycine (Gly) and Serine (Ser) are polar amino acids
    • Alanine (Ala) and Valine (Val) are non-polar amino acids
    • Proline (Pro) is a non-polar amino acid, but its rigid structure makes it unique

    Protein Structure

    • Disulfide bridges can form between two Cysteine (Cys) residues, stabilizing protein structure

    • Hydrogen bonds and weak interactions between amino acids help stabilize protein structure

    • Proline (Pro) can cause kinks in protein chains due to its rigid structure### pH Scale and Acid-Base Properties

    • pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution, calculated as pH = -log[H+].

    • pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with a pH below 7 being acidic, pH 7 being neutral, and pH above 7 being basic.

    Weak Acids and Bases

    • A weak acid is a molecule that partly dissociates in water, releasing H+ ions.
    • Weak acids have a higher pKa (acid dissociation constant) than strong acids, indicating a lower tendency to donate a proton (H+).
    • A weak base is a molecule that accepts H+ ions to form a conjugate acid.

    Acid-Base Properties of Amino Acids

    • Amino acids have both an acidic carboxyl (-COOH) and a basic amino (-NH2) group.
    • The carboxyl group is protonated (acidic) at low pH and deprotonated (basic) at high pH.
    • The amino group is deprotonated (basic) at low pH and protonated (acidic) at high pH.

    Titration of Glycine

    • Glycine, an amino acid, has two pKa values: pK1 (COOH) = 2.34 and pK2 (NH3+) = 9.6.
    • At pH < 2.34, glycine is fully protonated (acidic).
    • At pH > 9.6, glycine is fully deprotonated (basic).
    • The zwitterion form of glycine, where the carboxyl group is deprotonated and the amino group is protonated, is most prevalent at pH around 6-7.

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