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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is isoelectric point ? What is zwitterion?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The isoelectric point (pI), sometimes abbreviated to IEP, is the pH at which a particular molecule or surface carries no net electrical charge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoelectric_Point

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ZwitterIon : a molecule or ion having separate positively and negatively charged groups. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwitterion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But next time Post it in Proper Section ( Chemistry ) ^-^

OpenStudy (shrutipande9):

|dw:1391963478874:dw| see dis is any amino acid...its has a positive charge on nh3 and negative on coo. so total electric charge is 0. this is called a zwitter ion. this zwitter ion is obtained at the isoelectric point.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you got some good explanations do you still need help? If not please close the question :)

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