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Metabolism These essential amino acids
arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine
The body can synthesize 10 amino acids
alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, tyrosine
Tyrosine______can______be______derived______from______phenylalanine______and______is______required______when______phenylalanine______is______deficient______in______the______diet.______Proteolyt.
What are the fundamental components of proteins?
Amino acids
What determines the unique characteristics of amino acids?
Side chains or R groups
How are amino acids connected in a chain?
Through peptide bonds
Which amino acid can be derived from phenylalanine?
Tyrosine
How many essential amino acids are mentioned in the text?
10
Test your knowledge of amino acids with this quiz! Explore the fundamental components of proteins and their role in the genetic code. Learn about the structure, function, and importance of amino acids in cellular processes.
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