MDCAT Biology MCQ #684

Amino acids help maintain the pH of blood because they can act as both acids and bases. This dual property is termed:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #684

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Amino acids help maintain the pH of blood because they can act as both acids and bases. This dual property is termed:

    • A) Hydrophilic
    • B) Amphoteric
    • C) Hydrophobic
    • D) Non-polar

    Answer: Amphoteric

    Explanation: Amino acids can act as acids or bases; 'zwitterion' is a related term but 'amphoteric' specifically describes the dual-nature pH behavior.