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Which classification system categorizes amino acids based on whether they carry a positive or negative charge?
Which classification system categorizes amino acids based on whether they carry a positive or negative charge?
- Nutritional classification
- Chemical classification (correct)
- Structural classification
- Metabolic classification
Which amino acid is classified as a 'basic' amino acid due to carrying a positive charge?
Which amino acid is classified as a 'basic' amino acid due to carrying a positive charge?
- Valine
- Cysteine
- Methionine
- Histidine (correct)
In the general structure of amino acids, what does 'R' represent?
In the general structure of amino acids, what does 'R' represent?
- Reactive group
- Radical group (correct)
- Regenerative chain
- Ribose chain
How many essential amino acids are there according to the nutritional classification?
How many essential amino acids are there according to the nutritional classification?
What distinguishes essential amino acids from non-essential amino acids?
What distinguishes essential amino acids from non-essential amino acids?
Which classification of amino acids is based on whether they are glucogenic, ketogenic, or a mix of both?
Which classification of amino acids is based on whether they are glucogenic, ketogenic, or a mix of both?
Which of the following statements about proteins is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about proteins is NOT true?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a pure ketogenic amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a pure ketogenic amino acid?
What is the general structure of a peptide bond that connects amino acids in a protein?
What is the general structure of a peptide bond that connects amino acids in a protein?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a mixed glucogenic and ketogenic amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a mixed glucogenic and ketogenic amino acid?
What is the classification of amino acids based on their metabolic fate?
What is the classification of amino acids based on their metabolic fate?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a pure glucogenic amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as a pure glucogenic amino acid?
Which of the following statements about the general structure of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about the general structure of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following is the correct chemical classification of amino acids based on their side chains?
Which of the following is the correct chemical classification of amino acids based on their side chains?
Which of the following statements about the nutritional classification of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about the nutritional classification of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about the metabolic classification of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about the metabolic classification of amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements about the definition of proteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about the definition of proteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about the general structure of proteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about the general structure of proteins is correct?
