Biochemistry
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Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
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Chapter 3, Problem 27RE
Interpretation Introduction
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Whether, or not, a peptide acts as a buffer is to be checked, and the reason behind it is to be explained.
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A peptide is a short chain of amino acid residues that are linked together by a peptide bond, formed between the alpha nitrogen atom of one amino acid, and the alpha carbon atom of the another amino acid.
A buffer is a solution that resists a change in pH (potential of hydrogen) on the addition of a strong acid or base.
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