Amino Acid Classification and Functions
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Which type of amino acids are characterized as nonpolar?

  • Aromatic amino acids
  • Nonpolar amino acids (correct)
  • Basic amino acids
  • Neutral amino acids

    • Tyrosine is classified as a basic amino acid.

    False

    Name one amino acid that crystallizes as an uncharged molecule at neutral pH.

    Phenylalanine

    The amino acid _____ is known for having a hydroxyl group.

    <p>Serine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the amino acids with their classifications:

    <p>Glycine = Neutral amino acid Lysine = Basic amino acid Tryptophan = Aromatic amino acid Threonine = Neutral amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is considered an aromatic amino acid?

    <p>Tryptophan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ornithine is classified as a neutral amino acid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is represented by the symbol 'Ala'?

    <p>Alanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the one-letter abbreviation for glutamine and glutamate together?

    <p>Glx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Histidine is considered essential for adults.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main components that define an amino acid?

    <p>Amino group, carboxyl group, functional group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The combination of amino acids and __________ is crucial for protein synthesis.

    <p>tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the amino acid classifications with their correct definitions:

    <p>Essential = Amino acids that must be ingested in the diet Nonessential = Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body Conditionally indispensable = Amino acids that are generally nonessential but may be vital under certain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is coded for conditions when there is a lack of precursors?

    <p>Conditionally indispensable amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are only 20 amino acids incorporated directly into mammalian proteins.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mRNA stand for?

    <p>Messenger RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The classification table for amino acids is presented in __________.

    <p>Table 1.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Asx represent?

    <p>Sum of asparagine and aspartate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of amino acid degradation?

    <p>Production of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amino acid degradation only produces urea as a waste product.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cycle is involved in the oxidation of carbon skeletons from amino acids?

    <p>Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The carbon skeletons from amino acids may enter the Krebs cycle via ______ as acetyl-CoA.

    <p>acetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a product of complete amino acid degradation?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amino acids can be synthesized from their degradation pathways.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is released during the complete oxidation of amino acids?

    <p>CO2, water, and urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amino acid degradation produces energy similar to that of ______.

    <p>carbohydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following compounds with their roles in amino acid metabolism:

    <p>Acetyl-CoA = Enters Krebs cycle as a carbon source Urea = Waste product of amino acid degradation Oxaloacetate = Key intermediary in the Krebs cycle $eta$-ketoglutarate = Intermediate in the Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degradation of amino acids primarily serves to produce which of the following compounds?

    <p>N-containing compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes purines?

    <p>Purines are double-ring compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pyrimidines include adenine and guanine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two amino acids are incorporated in the synthesis of purines?

    <p>Glycine and Arginine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary nitrogen sources for purine synthesis are two molecules of __________ and one molecule of __________.

    <p>glutamine, aspartic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of nucleotide synthesis with their roles:

    <p>Glycine = Donates carbon in purine synthesis Aspartic acid = Provides amino-N for purine synthesis Glutamine = Base for nitrogen incorporation Carbamoyl phosphate = Precursor for pyrimidine synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is formed when homocysteine condenses with serine?

    <p>Cystathionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cysteine can be directly converted from homocysteine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amino acid is particularly important in the synthesis of collagen?

    <p>Proline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Methionine is metabolized to __________ and ketobutyrate.

    <p>NH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the amino acids with their metabolic pathways:

    <p>Methionine = Converted to homocysteine and cystathionine Glycine = Degraded by glycine cleavage enzyme system Cysteine = Synthesized from homocysteine and serine Proline = Important in protein synthesis of collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pathway for glycine degradation?

    <p>Glycine cleavage enzyme system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glutamate does not provide material for the synthesis of ornithine and proline.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cysteine carbon skeleton primarily come from?

    <p>Serine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prominent pathway for glycine in rat liver transfers a methylene group to __________.

    <p>tetrahydrofolate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids supplies more than adequate amino-N to glutamate?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Amino Acid Classification

    • Amino acids are categorized based on their properties at neutral pH, including polarity and charge.
    • Nonpolar amino acids crystallize as uncharged molecules.
    • Neutral amino acids are neither acidic nor basic.
    • Aromatic amino acids contain a benzene ring structure.
    • Basic amino acids have a positive charge at neutral pH.
    • The classification of amino acids is crucial for understanding their roles in protein structure and function.

    Essential Amino Acids

    • Certain amino acids are considered essential because the body cannot synthesize them.
    • These must be obtained through the diet.

    Dispensable Amino Acids

    • The body can synthesize these amino acids from other molecules.
    • However, under specific conditions, some dispensable amino acids can become conditionally indispensable.

    Amino Acid Degradation

    • Degradation serves to generate energy through oxidation and produce other nitrogen-containing compounds.
    • The ultimate products of amino acid oxidation are CO2, water, and urea.
    • The carbon skeletons of amino acids can be used to synthesize other molecules like fat and carbohydrate.
    • The degradation pathway of one amino acid can often be the synthetic pathway for another.

    Amino Acid Metabolism

    • Glutamate plays a crucial role in amino acid metabolism, acting as a buffer pool for nitrogen and contributing to the synthesis of ornithine and proline.

    Purine and Pyrimidine Synthesis

    • These are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
    • Purine synthesis requires multiple amino acids, including glutamine, glycine, and aspartate.
    • Pyrimidine biosynthesis involves glutamine and aspartate.

    Creatine Synthesis

    • Glycine contributes to the creation of guanidinoacetic acid, which is then methylated by S-adenosyl methionine to form creatine.

    Cysteine Synthesis

    • Methionine is metabolized to homocysteine, which then condenses with serine to form cystathionine.
    • Cystathionine breaks down to yield cysteine, NH3, and ketobutyrate.
    • Cysteine's carbon skeleton originates from serine.
    • Although methionine is degraded to NH3, this pathway is the primary synthesis route for cysteine.

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    This quiz covers the classification of amino acids based on their properties, including polarity, charge, and structure. You'll also explore the differences between essential and dispensable amino acids, as well as the process of amino acid degradation. Test your knowledge on these fundamental biochemical concepts!

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