Histidine acts as _ in nature?
Correct answer: D. Acidic and Basic
- A. Acidic
- B. Neutral
- C. Basic
- D. Acidic and Basic
Explanation
Histidine is an amino acid that can act as both an acid and a base due to the presence of an imidazole side chain. The imidazole ring can donate a proton (H+ ion) from its nitrogen atoms, making it acidic, or it can accept a proton, making it basic. This dual behavior makes histidine amphoteric in nature.
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