A2 OCR Chemistry Amino Acid Quiz
A quiz about amino acids covering the specification.
- Created by: Emily Summers
- Created on: 06-04-11 19:14
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2. The isoelectric point of an amino acid is the pH value an amino acid exists as a zwitterion
- True
- False
3. What is a zwitterion? (Best description)
- when an amino acid contains a positive and negative charge, due to the proton on the carboxyl group being transferred to the amine group
- An amino acid with a charge
- An amino acid with one negative charge due to a hydrogen atom being lost on the carboxyl group
4. What can zwitterions act as?
- an acid or base
- a base
- an acid
5. A condensation reaction is defined as a reaction where two smaller molecules react together forming a larger one with the elimination of a small molecule-
- True
- False
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