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Structural formula for asp-ala-cys/acid, base, neutral, why?

Alanine has an R-group structure of CH3, cysteine has an R-group structure of HS-CH2, and aspartic acid has an R-group structure of Hooc-CH2.

Write out the structural formula for this tripeptide, asp-ala-cys


Is that tripeptide basic, acidic, or neutral?  HOW CAN YOU TELL?

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