Amino Acid Structure and Function
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Amino Acid Structure and Function

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Which statement accurately describes amino acids involved in body proteins?

  • Only D-amino acids are involved in protein synthesis.
  • Both D and L amino acids participate equally in protein synthesis.
  • Only non-polar amino acids can form proteins.
  • L α-amino acids are critical for protein formation. (correct)

    • What property of amino acids allows them to act as both acids and bases?

  • Hydrophilic nature
  • Hydrophobic interactions
  • Amphoteric properties (correct)
  • Optical isomerism

    • Which amino acid is known for being a neurotransmitter?

  • Glycine
  • Valine
  • Glutamate (correct)
  • Alanine

    • How are amino acids classified based on their structure?

    <p>Based on the presence or absence of aromatic rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a branched chain amino acid?

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

    Which amino acid is an example of an aliphatic amino acid?

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

    Which of the following amino acids contains a hydroxyl group?

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

    Which of the following amino acids is classified as a basic amino acid?

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

    Which is NOT considered a function of amino acids?

    <p>Acting solely as waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is characterized by the presence of an indole ring?

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

    What characterizes the isomerism of amino acids?

    <p>They can exist as two optical isomers: D and L.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about essential amino acids is true?

    <p>They must be obtained from food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is classified under aromatic amino acids?

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

    What type of amino acids are Cysteine and Methionine classified as?

    <p>Sulfur-containing amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes nonessential amino acids?

    <p>They are synthesized from other compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids are known as monopeptide amino acids based on their structure?

    <p>Aspartic acid and Glutamic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids are exclusively ketogenic?

    <p>Leucine and Lysine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids can give rise to both glucose and ketone bodies?

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

    At the isoelectric point, which statement is true about the amino acid structure?

    <p>The amino group gains a positive charge while the carboxyl group loses a proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid pair includes both essential and nonessential amino acids?

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

    Which amino acids are classified solely as glucogenic?

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

    What is the primary functional property of amino acids at the isoelectric point?

    <p>They can react as both an acid and a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these amino acids is considered essential?

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

    Which amino acid is categorized as both glucogenic and ketogenic?

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

    Study Notes

    Amino Acid Structure and Function

    • There are hundreds of naturally occurring amino acids, but 20 are used in protein synthesis, and these have genetic codes on DNA.
    • Amino acids are organic acids with an amino group (NH2) replacing a hydrogen atom.
    • The amino group is typically attached to the alpha-carbon atom next to the -COOH group.
    • Most amino acids can exist in D or L optical isomers, but only L-alpha-amino acids are used in protein formation.
    • D-amino acids are found in certain organisms and plants.

    Functions of Amino Acids

    • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
    • They serve as energy sources, being oxidized to urea and carbon dioxide.
    • Some amino acids have vital biological roles, such as neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA.
    • Many amino acids are used to synthesize other molecules, like glycine, which makes up 33% of collagen protein.

    Amino Acid Classification

    According to Structure

    • Aliphatic Amino Acids: Lack a ring structure.
      • Neutral: Examples include glycine and alanine.
      • Branched Chain: Examples include valine, leucine, and isoleucine.
      • Hydroxy-containing: Examples include serine, threonine, and tyrosine.
      • Sulfur-containing: Examples include cysteine and methionine.
    • Aromatic Amino Acids: Contain an aromatic ring (benzene or phenolic). Examples include phenylalanine and tyrosine.
    • Heterocyclic Amino Acids: Contain a ring structure. Examples include tryptophan, histidine, and proline.

    According to Nutritional Classification

    • Essential Amino Acids: Cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from food. Examples include isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, arginine, and histidine.
    • Nonessential Amino Acids: Can be synthesized by the human body. Examples include alanine, asparagine, aspartate, cysteine, glutamate, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine.

    According to Metabolic Fate

    • Glucogenic: Can be converted into glucose.
    • Ketogenic: Can be converted into ketone bodies.
    • Glucogenic and Ketogenic: Can be converted into both glucose and ketone bodies.
      • Leucine and lysine are the only purely ketogenic amino acids.
      • Isoleucine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylalanine are glucogenic and ketogenic.

    Amphoteric Properties of Amino Acids

    • Amino acids have both carboxyl and amino groups, making them capable of acting as acids and bases.
    • At the isoelectric point, the amino group is protonated (+ charge), and the acid group is deprotonated (- charge).
    • This results in a zwitterion, a molecule with both a positive and negative charge.

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