Amino Acid Chemistry Quiz
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What is the role of the R group in amino acids?

  • Initiating the synthesis of proteins
  • Acting as a catalyst for protein reactions
  • Facilitating the breakdown of proteins
  • Determining the chemical properties of the amino acids (correct)

Which enzyme deficiency leads to Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

  • Tyrosine kinase
  • Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) (correct)
  • Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4)
  • Argininosuccinic aciduria

What is the consequence of inherited enzyme defects in aminoacidopathies?

  • Decreased synthesis of proteins
  • Enhanced metabolism of certain amino acids
  • Increased production of amino acids
  • Build-up of toxic amino acids and byproducts in the blood (correct)

What is the genetic inheritance pattern of Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

<p>Autosomal recessive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the N-terminal end of amino acids?

<p>Containing the amino group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amino Acids

  • The R group (side chain) is a unique group of atoms that distinguishes each amino acid from another.

Amino Acid Disorders

  • A deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase leads to Phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • Inherited enzyme defects in aminoacidopathies result in the accumulation of toxic compounds, which can cause intellectual disability, seizures, and other severe health problems.
  • In PKU, the body is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and subsequent damage to brain tissue.

Genetic Inheritance of PKU

  • PKU is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that a child needs to inherit two copies of the defective gene (one from each parent) to develop the condition.

Amino Acid Structure

  • The N-terminal end of amino acids is the end that contains a free amino group (-NH2), which plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

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Test your knowledge of amino acids with this quiz! Identify the chemical properties and structures of amino acids, including the N-terminal and C-terminal ends, as well as the diverse R groups. Challenge yourself to understand the role of amino acids in protein biologic activity.

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