Amino Acid Metabolism Quiz

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.

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.