Multiple Choice
At the pH found in cells about 7.0) , what happens to the amino group on an amino acid?
A) It acts as an acid and loses a proton, giving it a negative charge.
B) It remains neutral, like water, and does not have a charge.
C) It is reduced and tends to act as an electron donor in redox reactions.
D) It acts as a base and gains a proton, giving it a positive charge.
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