Match the following amino acids with the most appropriate description of the extent of ionization of their side chains when the pH of their environment has a value of 10.0
-Lysine (pK_a 10.5)

Name: Match the following amino acids with the most appropriate description of the extent of ionization of their side chains when the pH of their environment has a value of 10.0 -Lysine (pK a 10.5) A) Roughly 50% ionized B) Less than 50% ionized C) More than 50% ionized
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At pH 10.0, which is close to the pKa of lysine's side chain (10.5), the side chain is roughly 50% ionized.

Match the Following Amino Acids with the Most Appropriate Description