Histidine is classified as a basic amino acid because one of the N atoms in its fivemembered ring is readily protonated by acid. Which N atom in histidine is protonated and why?

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Histidine is classified as a basic amino acid because one of the N atoms in its fivemembered ring is readily protonated by acid. Which N atom in histidine is protonated and why?

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