Which of the following is true of proteins?

A) All proteins are acidic.
B) All proteins are basic.
C) All proteins are neutral.
D) The acid/base properties of a protein depend on the identity of its side chains.


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Yes; the mineral quartz is almost always the color purple. B. Maybe; further tests must be done to positively identify the mineral, since quartz can come in many different colors. C. No; the mineral quartz is never purple.

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