Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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Chapter22: Biochemistry
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 63E
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Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring α-amino acid that contains a
carboxy group in its R group side chain. (Glutamic acid isdrawn in its neutral form with no charged atoms, a form that does not actually exist at any pH.)
a.) What form of glutamic acid exists at pH = 1?
b.) If the pH is gradually increased, what form of glutamic acid exists after
one equivalent of base is added? After two equivalents? After three
equivalents?
c.) Propose a structure of monosodium glutamate, the common flavor
enhancer known as MSG.
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