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Modify lysine, below, to show the predominant form at pH 7.

Modify lysine, below, to show the predominant form at pH 7.-example-1

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Basically, both amine groups will be pronated while the carboxylic acid will be depronated due to their pkas.
Modify lysine, below, to show the predominant form at pH 7.-example-1
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The pH 7, suggests neutral state, that is, no proton in the solution. Its composition is given in the attachment below.

At pH = 7, Lysine possess net charge of +1. The isoelectric point of lysine is 9.75. Thus, its shows +1 net charge, it is actually a fractional charge.


Modify lysine, below, to show the predominant form at pH 7.-example-1
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