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Which amino acid undergoes alpha decarboxylation to form Histamine?
Which amino acid undergoes alpha decarboxylation to form Histamine?
What is the product of the alpha decarboxylation of Tryptophan?
What is the product of the alpha decarboxylation of Tryptophan?
What is the product of the alpha decarboxylation of Tyrosine?
What is the product of the alpha decarboxylation of Tyrosine?
What reaction involves the transfer of the alpha amino group of an amino acid to form a new amino acid and alpha keto acid?
What reaction involves the transfer of the alpha amino group of an amino acid to form a new amino acid and alpha keto acid?
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Which neurotransmitter is derived from tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is derived from tyrosine?
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Which amide is formed from Glutamic acid and NH3?
Which amide is formed from Glutamic acid and NH3?
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Which amino acid derivative is an important thyroid hormone?
Which amino acid derivative is an important thyroid hormone?
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Which amino acid derivative is essential for urea synthesis?
Which amino acid derivative is essential for urea synthesis?
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Which amino acid derivative is a mediator of allergic reactions?
Which amino acid derivative is a mediator of allergic reactions?
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Study Notes
Amino Acid Derivatives
- Histidine undergoes alpha decarboxylation to form Histamine.
Tryptophan Derivatives
- Alpha decarboxylation of Tryptophan produces Tryptamine.
Tyrosine Derivatives
- Alpha decarboxylation of Tyrosine produces Tyramine.
Transamination Reaction
- The reaction involving the transfer of the alpha amino group of an amino acid to form a new amino acid and alpha keto acid is called Transamination.
Neurotransmitters
- Dopamine is a neurotransmitter derived from Tyrosine.
Glutamic Acid Derivatives
- Glutamic acid and NH3 form Glutamine.
Thyroid Hormones
- Thyroxine (T4) is an amino acid derivative and an important thyroid hormone derived from Tyrosine.
Urea Synthesis
- Ornithine is an amino acid derivative essential for urea synthesis.
Allergic Reactions
- Histamine is a mediator of allergic reactions, derived from Histidine.
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Test your knowledge of amino acid metabolism with this quiz! Explore the processes of carboxyl group decarboxylation and amide formation, and learn about the production of amines from amino acids. Challenge yourself with questions related to histamine, tyramine, tryptamine, cadaverine, and GABA formation.
