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Which amino acid is classified as an essential amino acid?
Which amino acid is classified as an essential amino acid?
- Serine
- Leucine (correct)
- Glycine
- Alanine
Which of the following amino acids has the abbreviation 'His'?
Which of the following amino acids has the abbreviation 'His'?
- Histidine (correct)
- Threonine
- Isoleucine
- Tyrosine
What is the abbreviation for the amino acid Phenylalanine?
What is the abbreviation for the amino acid Phenylalanine?
- Phe, F (correct)
- Ile, I
- Thr, T
- Tyr, Y
Which of the following is NOT a non-essential amino acid?
Which of the following is NOT a non-essential amino acid?
Which amino acid is considered essential due to its role in protein synthesis?
Which amino acid is considered essential due to its role in protein synthesis?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as non-essential?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as non-essential?
Which of these amino acids has a one-letter abbreviation that is the same as its three-letter abbreviation's first letter?
Which of these amino acids has a one-letter abbreviation that is the same as its three-letter abbreviation's first letter?
Which non-essential amino acid's structure contributes to the stabilization of protein structures through its unique side chain?
Which non-essential amino acid's structure contributes to the stabilization of protein structures through its unique side chain?
Which of the following amino acids does NOT fall into the essential category due to its synthesis capability in the human body?
Which of the following amino acids does NOT fall into the essential category due to its synthesis capability in the human body?
Which combination of amino acids includes only essential amino acids?
Which combination of amino acids includes only essential amino acids?
Flashcards
Essential Amino Acid
Essential Amino Acid
An amino acid that the body cannot produce and must be obtained from food.
Non-Essential Amino Acid
Non-Essential Amino Acid
An amino acid that the body can produce on its own.
Methionine (Met)
Methionine (Met)
An essential amino acid, crucial for protein synthesis and metabolism.
Alanine (Ala)
Alanine (Ala)
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20 Standard Amino Acids
20 Standard Amino Acids
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Which is not an essential amino acid?
Which is not an essential amino acid?
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Study Notes
Essential Amino Acids
- Methionine (Met, M)
- Leucine (Leu, L)
- Valine (Val, V)
- Lysine (Lys, K)
- Isoleucine (Ile, I)
- Phenylalanine (Phe, F)
- Tryptophane (Trp, W)
- Histidine (His, H)
- Threonine (Thr, T)
- Arginine (Arg, R)
Non-Essential Amino Acids
- Alanine (Ala, A)
- Proline (Pro, P)
- Glycine (Gly, G)
- Serine (Ser, S)
- Cysteine (Cys, C)
- Asparagine (Asn, N)
- Glutamine (Gln, Q)
- Tyrosine (Tyr, Y)
- Aspartic Acid (Asp, D)
- Glutamic Acid (Glu, E)
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