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what is predominant form of amino acid
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Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in different forms based on the pH of their environment. The predominant form of an amino acid in a neutral pH, such as that of the human body (approximately pH 7.4), is the zwitterionic form. In this form, amino acids have both a positively charged amino group (NH3+) and a negatively charged carboxylate group (COO-) but are overall neutrally charged. This dual charge nature allows amino acids to behave as both acids and bases, a characteristic that is critical for the diverse range of reactions and interactions they participate in within biological systems. The zwitterionic form contributes to the solubility of amino acids in water and is crucial for protein structure and function, influencing how proteins fold, interact, and carry out their roles in the cell.
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