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Which amino acid is classified as basic due to its NH2 group?
Which amino acid is classified as basic due to its NH2 group?
- Arginine (correct)
- Histidine
- Proline
- Tyrosine
Which amino acid has a unique cyclic structure?
Which amino acid has a unique cyclic structure?
- Lysine
- Arginine
- Proline (correct)
- Histidine
What are amino acids primarily known as?
What are amino acids primarily known as?
- Structural units of proteins (correct)
- Structural units of carbohydrates
- Building blocks of nucleic acids
- Energy sources for cells
By what process can amino acids be obtained from proteins?
By what process can amino acids be obtained from proteins?
Which of the following methods is NOT used to obtain amino acids from proteins?
Which of the following methods is NOT used to obtain amino acids from proteins?
Which statement about amino acids is false?
Which statement about amino acids is false?
What happens during enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins?
What happens during enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins?
Which of the following amino acids must be obtained through the diet?
Which of the following amino acids must be obtained through the diet?
What defines an amino acid that must not be taken in the diet?
What defines an amino acid that must not be taken in the diet?
Which of the following is a consequence of not obtaining sufficient essential amino acids from the diet?
Which of the following is a consequence of not obtaining sufficient essential amino acids from the diet?
Which of the following amino acids is categorized as a non-essential amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is categorized as a non-essential amino acid?
In dietary terms, which of the following statements is true about essential amino acids?
In dietary terms, which of the following statements is true about essential amino acids?
What is formed when two amino acids react with each other?
What is formed when two amino acids react with each other?
Which functional groups are involved in the reaction between amino acids?
Which functional groups are involved in the reaction between amino acids?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the interaction between amino acids?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the interaction between amino acids?
What type of chemical reaction occurs when amino acids form peptide bonds?
What type of chemical reaction occurs when amino acids form peptide bonds?
Why is it necessary to include essential amino acids in the diet?
Why is it necessary to include essential amino acids in the diet?
Which of the following statements about essential amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about essential amino acids is correct?
Classify phenylalanine in terms of its metabolic pathway.
Classify phenylalanine in terms of its metabolic pathway.
What is the primary classification of tyrosine regarding its carbon and energy sources?
What is the primary classification of tyrosine regarding its carbon and energy sources?
Which of the following statements best describes the metabolic implications of a glucogenic amino acid?
Which of the following statements best describes the metabolic implications of a glucogenic amino acid?
In terms of energy production, what distinguishes ketogenic amino acids from glucogenic amino acids?
In terms of energy production, what distinguishes ketogenic amino acids from glucogenic amino acids?
Which of the following amino acids is considered essential and cannot be synthesized by the body?
Which of the following amino acids is considered essential and cannot be synthesized by the body?
Study Notes
Amino Acid Structure
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins
- Amino acids are obtained by hydrolyzing proteins using acids, alkalis, or enzymes
Types of Amino Acids
- Essential amino acids are synthesized by the body
- Non-essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet
- Conditionally essential amino acids are not normally required in the diet but become essential under certain conditions, such as illness
Examples of Amino Acids
- Essential amino acids:
- Valine
- Isoleucine
- Tyrosine
- Phenylalanine
- Tryptophan
- Proline
- Hydroxyproline
- Arginine
- Histidine
- Lysine
- Non-essential amino acids:
- Alanine
- Glycine
- Serine
- Cysteine
Amino Acid Condensation
- Amino acids can join together through a condensation reaction
- The condensation reaction is between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid
- This reaction forms a peptide bond and releases water.
Essential Amino Acids
- Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.
- Examples of essential amino acids include:
- Arginine
- Histidine
- Phenylalanine
- Tyrosine
- Glycine
- Serine
Amino Acid Metabolism
- Amino acids can be metabolized into different pathways:
- Glucogenic: Metabolized into glucose
- Ketogenic: Metabolized into ketone bodies
- Mixed: Metabolized into both glucose and ketone bodies
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a laboratory test used to identify different types of hemoglobin in red blood cells (erythrocytes).
- This test can be used to validate a diagnosis of certain blood disorders.
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