The nature of the amino acid 'lysine' is:
Correct answer: D. Basic
- A. Neutral
- B. Acidic
- C. Amphoteric
- D. Basic
Explanation
A is incorrect as lysine is not neutral.B is incorrect as lysine is not acidic.C is incorrect as lysine is not amphoteric.D is correct as st a pH inferior to their pK, the lysine, arginine and histidine side chains accept an H+ ion (proton) and are positive charged. They are therefore basic.
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