Based on our pka's table, pKa1 of -COOH group of Cys = 1.71 pKa2 of -NH2 group of Cys = 10.78 pKa3 of side chain group of Cys = 8.33 If pKa is different, will the buffer change??

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Based on our pka's table,

pKa1 of -COOH group of Cys = 1.71

pKa2 of -NH2 group of Cys = 10.78

pKa3 of side chain group of Cys = 8.33

If pKa is different, will the buffer change??

Polar Amino Acids
Serine
Threonine
Cysteine
Tyrosine
Asparagine
2.21
2.63
1.71
2.02
9.15
8.84
8.33
10.07
Transcribed Image Text:Polar Amino Acids Serine Threonine Cysteine Tyrosine Asparagine 2.21 2.63 1.71 2.02 9.15 8.84 8.33 10.07
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