Arginine is considered a basic amino acid because its side chain ________ at physiological conditions (around pH 7). a. is protonated b. has a low pKa c. proton is titrated away d. is hydrophobic

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Arginine is considered a basic amino acid because its side chain ________ at physiological conditions (around pH 7).

a. is protonated
b. has a low pKa
c. proton is titrated away
d. is hydrophobic
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