Biomolecules Question 98

Question: A zwitter ion is

[KCET 1989]

Options:

A) A positively charged ion without a metal atom in it

B) A negatively charged ion without metal atom in it

C) An ion with positive and negative charges at different points on it

D) A heavy ion with a small charge on it

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ \underset{\underset{\text{(Zwitter ion or internal salt)}}{\mathop{\text{dipolar ion}}}}{\mathop{NH_3^{+}-CH_2-CO{O^{-}}}} $