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Biochemistry Basics of amino acids 3999c1a2

What is Isoelectric point?

A
When pH = pI
B
When zwitterion exists
C
Protein precipitation occurs
D
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High-Yield Explanation
At Isoelectric pH (pI), protein's net charge is 0, known as Zwitterion. This structure is insoluble, so precipitates. At Acidic pH, protein has positive charge. At Alkaline pH, protein has negative charge.

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