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What type of R group does Glycine have?
What type of R group does Glycine have?
- Nonpolar, aliphatic R Groups (correct)
- Positively charged R groups
- Polar, uncharged R groups
- Negatively charged R groups
What type of R group does Alanine have?
What type of R group does Alanine have?
- Positively charged R groups
- Polar, uncharged R groups
- Nonpolar, aliphatic R Groups (correct)
- Aromatic R groups
What type of R group does Proline have?
What type of R group does Proline have?
- Aromatic R groups
- Polar, uncharged R groups
- Negatively charged R groups
- Nonpolar, aliphatic R Groups (correct)
What type of R group does Valine have?
What type of R group does Valine have?
What type of R group does Leucine have?
What type of R group does Leucine have?
What type of R group does Isoleucine have?
What type of R group does Isoleucine have?
What type of R group does Methionine have?
What type of R group does Methionine have?
What type of R group does Phenylalanine have?
What type of R group does Phenylalanine have?
What type of R group does Tyrosine have?
What type of R group does Tyrosine have?
What type of R group does Tryptophan have?
What type of R group does Tryptophan have?
What type of R group does Serine have?
What type of R group does Serine have?
What type of R group does Threonine have?
What type of R group does Threonine have?
What type of R group does Cysteine have?
What type of R group does Cysteine have?
What type of R group does Asparagine have?
What type of R group does Asparagine have?
What type of R group does Glutamine have?
What type of R group does Glutamine have?
What type of R group does Lysine have?
What type of R group does Lysine have?
What type of R group does Arginine have?
What type of R group does Arginine have?
What type of R group does Histidine have?
What type of R group does Histidine have?
What type of R group does Aspartate have?
What type of R group does Aspartate have?
What type of R group does Glutamate have?
What type of R group does Glutamate have?
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Amino Acids
Amino Acids
Organic compounds that are the building blocks of proteins.
Central Carbon Atom
Central Carbon Atom
The core atom in an amino acid attached to various functional groups.
Glycine
Glycine
The simplest amino acid that provides flexibility in protein structures.
Alanine
Alanine
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Proline
Proline
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Valine
Valine
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Leucine
Leucine
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Isoleucine
Isoleucine
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Methionine
Methionine
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Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine
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Tyrosine
Tyrosine
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Tryptophan
Tryptophan
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Serine
Serine
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Threonine
Threonine
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Cysteine
Cysteine
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Asparagine
Asparagine
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Glutamine
Glutamine
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Lysine
Lysine
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Arginine
Arginine
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Histidine
Histidine
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Aspartate
Aspartate
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Glutamate
Glutamate
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Study Notes
Amino Acids Overview
- Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.
- They possess a central carbon atom attached to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.
Nonpolar Amino Acids
- Glycine: Simplest amino acid; facilitates flexibility in protein structure.
- Alanine: Contains a methyl group; commonly involved in energy production and metabolism.
- Proline: Unique for its cyclic structure; influences protein folding due to its rigid structure.
- Valine: An essential amino acid; plays a role in muscle metabolism and tissue repair.
- Leucine: Promotes protein synthesis; essential for muscle growth and recovery.
- Isoleucine: Essential amino acid important for hemoglobin production and energy regulation.
- Methionine: Contains sulfur; acts as a precursor for other amino acids like cysteine.
Aromatic Amino Acids
- Phenylalanine: Precursor to neurotransmitters; essential for proper brain function.
- Tyrosine: Derived from phenylalanine; important for the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.
- Tryptophan: Precursor to serotonin; plays a key role in mood regulation and sleep patterns.
Polar, Uncharged Amino Acids
- Serine: Involved in enzyme function; important for the active sites of some enzymes.
- Threonine: Essential amino acid; involved in protein synthesis and immune function.
- Cysteine: Contains a sulfhydryl group; important for disulfide bonds in proteins, contributing to structure.
- Asparagine: Plays a role in the synthesis of glycoproteins; can serve as a nitrogen donor.
- Glutamine: Most abundant amino acid in the bloodstream; crucial for nitrogen transport and metabolism.
Positively Charged Amino Acids
- Lysine: Essential for protein synthesis; important for collagen formation and hormone production.
- Arginine: Precursor to nitric oxide; plays roles in immune function and blood flow regulation.
- Histidine: Essential for the production of histamine; important in immune response regulation.
Negatively Charged Amino Acids
- Aspartate: Involved in the urea cycle; acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
- Glutamate: Major neurotransmitter involved in cognitive functions; plays a role in synaptic plasticity.
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