9. Phosphotyrosine (shown below) has four ionizable functional groups (pK1 = 2.5, pKR1 = 2.1, pKr2 = 7.2, pK2 = 9.5). (a) Write the equilibrium equation for its four ionization forms and assign the proper pka for each ionization. DRAW the structure of phosphotyrosine in each ionization state. What is the net charge on the phosphotyrosine molecule in each ionization state? *H3N. pK2 - 9.5 .COOH pK, - 2.5 O-P-OH pKRI - 2.1 pKRI - 7.2 (b) Draw the titration curve of phosphorotyrosine and indicate each pKa and the isoelectric point (pl), indicate the molar equivalents of OH on the x-axis.

9. Phosphotyrosine (shown below) has four ionizable functional groups (pK1 = 2.5, pKR1 = 2.1, pKr2 = 7.2, pK2 = 9.5). (a) Write the equilibrium equation for its four ionization forms and assign the proper pka for each ionization. DRAW the structure of phosphotyrosine in each ionization state. What is the net charge on the phosphotyrosine molecule in each ionization state? *H3N. pK2 - 9.5 .COOH pK, - 2.5 O-P-OH pKRI - 2.1 pKRI - 7.2 (b) Draw the titration curve of phosphorotyrosine and indicate each pKa and the isoelectric point (pl), indicate the molar equivalents of OH on the x-axis.

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Chapter27: Amino Acids And Proteins

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