Aspartic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is shown below in the form in which it exists in very acidic solutions. Its pK_a values are 1.9, 3.7, and 9.6.
What is the predominant form in which it exists at physiological pH (pH = 7.4) ?

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Aspartic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is shown below in the form in which it exists in very acidic solutions. Its pK_a values are 1.9, 3.7, and 9.6.

Aspartic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is shown below in the form in which it exists in very acidic solutions. Its pK<sub>a</sub> values are 1.9, 3.7, and 9.6. What is the predominant form in which it exists at physiological pH (pH = 7.4) ? A) form A B) form B C) form C D) form D E) form Ef. form F

What is the predominant form in which it exists at physiological pH (pH = 7.4) ?
Aspartic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is shown below in the form in which it exists in very acidic solutions. Its pK<sub>a</sub> values are 1.9, 3.7, and 9.6. What is the predominant form in which it exists at physiological pH (pH = 7.4) ? A) form A B) form B C) form C D) form D E) form Ef. form F

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The Answer is D

Aspartic Acid Is a Naturally Occurring Amino Acid