Which of the following amino acids will move the farthest when subjected to electrophoresis at pH 7?

Name: Which of the following amino acids will move the farthest when subjected to electrophoresis at pH 7?
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Amino acids with a net positive charge will move towards the negatively charged electrode in electrophoresis at pH 7. Among the given options, only amino acid I (lysine) has a net positive charge at pH 7 and therefore it will move the farthest.

Which of the Following Amino Acids Will Move the Farthest