Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

A zwitterion is:

A) A neutral atom
B) A molecule with both positive and negative charges, having no overall net charge
C) A single ion
D) A radical

Explanation

Amino acids at their pI exist as zwitterions: NH3+ (positive) and COO− (negative) on the same molecule, net charge zero.

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