What does the term 'internal salt' signify in the context of amino acids?

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18 Mar 2019
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Internal salt refers to the zwitterionic form of amino acids where both positive and negative charges are present within the same molecule, giving it a dipolar character. This distinguishes it from simply acidic or basic properties or non-polar structures.

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