A term that describes a molecule that contains both positive and negative charges but overall has a neutral charge is _____.
A) enantiomer
B) amino acid
C) racemate
D) zwitterion
E) amphipath

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Zwitterion is the term used to describe a molecule that contains both positive and negative charges but is overall neutral. This is commonly seen in amino acids, where the amino group is protonated (positive) and the carboxyl group is deprotonated (negative), but the molecule as a whole does not carry a net charge.

A Term That Describes a Molecule That Contains Both Positive