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The side chain of tryptophan is not considered to be

Chapter 25, Problem 25.86

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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.

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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.

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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.

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