Physical and Chemical Properties of Amino Acids Quiz

Amino acids are generally soluble in water, except cysteine which is slightly water insoluble.

Amino acids can react as an acid (donate a proton) as well as a base (accept a proton).

It contains equal number of ionizable groups with opposite charges, making the molecule electrically neutral.

<p>Amino acids in aqueous solution contain weakly acidic α-carboxyl groups and weakly basic α-amino groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A buffer is a solution that resists change in pH following the addition of an acid or base.</p> Signup and view all the answers