Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Definition of Zwitterion

A  zwitterion is a molecule that contains both positively and negatively charged functional groups, and the net charge of the entire molecule is zero. Amino acids are the best-known examples of  zwitterions. They contain an amine group (basic) and a carboxyl group (acidic).

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