Shown below is the amino acid tyrosine in its protonated state, with the pK of each ionizable proton indicated. pK = 10 HO H₂N pK = 9 COOH pK = 2 Which best represents the predominant state of tyrosine at pH 7? a HO b B C HO d HO Time left 0:20:16 H.N COOH HN COO HN COO HN COO

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Shown below is the amino acid tyrosine in its protonated state, with the pK of each ionizable proton indicated.
pK = 10
HO
H₂N
pK = 9
COOH
pK = 2
Which best represents the predominant state of tyrosine at pH 7?
a
HO
b
B
C
HO
d HO
Time left 0:20:16
H.N
COOH
HN
COO
HN
COO
HN
COO
Transcribed Image Text:Shown below is the amino acid tyrosine in its protonated state, with the pK of each ionizable proton indicated. pK = 10 HO H₂N pK = 9 COOH pK = 2 Which best represents the predominant state of tyrosine at pH 7? a HO b B C HO d HO Time left 0:20:16 H.N COOH HN COO HN COO HN COO
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