ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 21.4, Problem 13P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentage of α-amino group of lysine will be protonated at its pI has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The isoelectric point (pI) is the pH at which the amount of positive charge and negative charge on an amino acid becomes balanced.

The value of pI is depends upon the pKa value of protonated amino group and pKa value of carboxyl group of an amino acid.

If the amino acid has no ionizable side chain, then the pI value is the average of pKa value of protonated amino group and pKa value of carboxyl group of that amino acid.

If the amino acid has ionizable side chain, then the pI value is the average of pKa value of similarly ionizing groups.

The pI value of lysine is 9.87.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentage of β-amino group of lysine will be protonated at its pI has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The isoelectric point (pI) is the pH at which the amount of positive charge and negative charge on an amino acid becomes balanced.

The value of pI is depends upon the pKa value of protonated amino group and pKa value of carboxyl group of an amino acid.

If the amino acid has no ionizable side chain, then the pI value is the average of pKa value of protonated amino group and pKa value of carboxyl group of that amino acid.

If the amino acid has ionizable side chain, then the pI value is the average of pKa value of similarly ionizing groups.

The pI value of lysine is 9.87.

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