Definition of isoelectric point

Chemistry

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The isoelectric point (pI) is the pH at which a molecule, such as an amino acid or protein, carries no net electrical charge. At this specific pH, the molecule exists as a zwitterion, with an equal number of positive and negative charges, resulting in a net charge of zero.

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