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An amino acid in a medium with a pH value above its isoelectric point would have:

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Correct Answer: C. a net negative charge.
A pH above the isoelectric point means that the amino acid is in relatively basic conditions. A base will accept a proton (H+) from the amino acid, leaving the amino acid negatively charged.
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