For amino acids with neutral R groups, at any pH below the pI of the amino acid, the population of amino acids in solution will have:

A) a net negative charge.
B) a net positive charge.
C) no charged groups.
D) no net charge.
E) positive and negative charges in equal concentration


Ans: B) a net positive charge.

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