4.7 Amino acids, peptides and protiens Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Alpha amino acid?
A
a NH2 group and a COOH on the same carbon
2
Q
What is a zwitter ion?
A
Where the H+ form the COOH group moves onto the NH2
3
Q
Why do amino acids have high melting point?
A
zwitter ions from strong ionic interactions between molecules
4
Q
Why do amino acids dissolve in water?
A
due to their polar nature
5
Q
What does amphoteric mean?
A
Has both acidic and basic properties
