Answer to Question #149727 in Biochemistry for Vanessa

Question #149727

Calculate the isoelectric point of glutamic acid

Expert's answer

pI=(pKa1+pKa3)÷2

pKa1=2.19

pKa2=9.67

pKa3=4.25

pI=(2.19+4.25)÷2

=6.44÷2

=3.22

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