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Intro to Amino Acids
18. Amino Acids and Proteins / Intro to Amino Acids / Problem 6
Problem 6

The zwitterion structure of leucine (pI = 6.0) is shown below. Draw the predominant structure of leucine at pH 2.0 and determine its net charge.
Zwitterion structure of leucine at pI 6.0, showing positive and negative charges.