The pka for a typical long-chain fatty acid, such as palmitate, pictured below is ~5. What is the ratio of protonated to unprotonated palmitate at pH 7? Write your answer as "1 to 1". Protonated to unprotonated ratio is: Enter your answer here a. b. Explain why long-chain fatty acids can form soluble aggregates called micelles in solutions with pH 7 but are insoluble in solutions with pH < 5. (3 sentences max)

The pka for a typical long-chain fatty acid, such as palmitate, pictured below is ~5. What is the ratio of protonated to unprotonated palmitate at pH 7? Write your answer as "1 to 1". Protonated to unprotonated ratio is: Enter your answer here a. b. Explain why long-chain fatty acids can form soluble aggregates called micelles in solutions with pH 7 but are insoluble in solutions with pH < 5. (3 sentences max)

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Chapter27: Amino Acids And Proteins

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