Zwitter ion is formed when the proton goes from:
Correct answer: B. Carboxyl to an amino group
- A. Amino to the carboxyl group
- B. Carboxyl to an amino group
- C. Carboxyl group only
- D. Amino group only
Explanation
A zwitterion is a dipolar ion that is formed on the combination of a carboxyl group and an amino group. As a result, it is mostly formed by an amino acid. The carboxyl group in a zwitterion carries a negative charge while the amine group carries a positive charge. There is an internal transfer of a hydrogen ion from the -COOH group to the -NH2 group to leave an ion with both a negative charge and a positive charge. This is called a zwitterion. This is the form that amino acids exist even in the solid state
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