Calculate the pI of both peptides. Which is more acidic and why? Which one is more hydrophobic? Which peptide sequence (#1 or #2) would be more likely situated on the surface of the protein?

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Chapter3: Amino Acids And Peptides
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Problem 10RE: MATHEMATICAL Calculate the isoelectric point of each of the following amino acids: glutamic acid,...
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PEPTIDE #1: Pro-Phe-Thr-Cys
PEPTIDE #2: Gly-Tyr-Ser-Asp

Calculate the pI of both peptides. Which is more acidic and why? Which one is more hydrophobic? Which peptide sequence (#1 or #2) would be more likely situated on the surface of the protein?

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