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How many daltons is an amino acid?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the molecular weight of an amino acid measured in daltons. This requires understanding the average weight of the different amino acids, which typically ranges from about 75 to 200 daltons depending on the specific amino acid.

Answer

110 daltons

The average molecular weight of an amino acid is approximately 110 daltons.

Answer for screen readers

The average molecular weight of an amino acid is approximately 110 daltons.

More Information

The molecular weight of individual amino acids can vary, but the average is considered to be around 110 daltons.

Tips

One common mistake is to use the molecular weight of a specific amino acid rather than the average.

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