(a) Use the Data Booklet to draw the structure of the dipeptide val-lys. The peptide bond should be shown displayed.
- (a)Use the Data Booklet to draw the structure of the dipeptide val-lys. The peptide bond should be shown displayed. [2][2]
- (b)The isoelectric point is the pH at which an amino acid exists as a zwitterion. The isoelectric point of valine is 6.0 and of lysine is 9.8. A mixture of the dipeptide, val-lys, and its two constituent amino acids, valine and lysine, was analysed by electrophoresis using a buffer at pH 6.0. Draw and label three spots on the diagram of the electrophoresis paper to indicate the likely position of each of these three species after electrophoresis. Explain your answer. [Figure: Electrophoresis paper with a central line marked 'X' for mixture applied here, and '+' and '-' poles at either end.] explanation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. [5][5]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] M1 amide bond displayed
- [1] M2 rest of the structure
- [1] M1 valine on the cross
- [1] M2 Val-Lys and Lys on the right of the cross (in any order)
- [1] M3 relative order of Val-Lys and Lys (on the same side of the cross)
- [1] Val does not move as it is a zwitterion / neutral (at pH6)
- [1] OR Lys / Val-Lys move towards negative (pole) as they are positively charged
- [1] Lys moves the furthest as it has the lowest Mr (with the same positive charge)
- [1] OR Val-Lys moves the least as it has the largest Mr (with the same positive charge)
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