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The side chain of tryptophan is not considered to be
Chapter 25, Problem 25.86(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The side chain of tryptophan is not considered to be basic, despite the fact that it possesses a nitrogen atom with a lone pair. Explain.
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QUESTION:
The side chain of tryptophan is not considered to be basic, despite the fact that it possesses a nitrogen atom with a lone pair. Explain.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
In this exercise, we’re told that the side chain of the amino acid tryptophan is not considered to be basic. However, we know that the side chain contains a nitrogen atom
with a lone pair of electrons.
We’re asked to explain why the side-chain nitrogen atom doesn't act as a base.