Biochemistry of Amino Acids
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A deficiency in any essential amino acid can prevent growth and may even cause ______.

death

The bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another is called a ______ bond.

peptide

Oxytocin and vasopressin are examples of important animal ______ hormones.

peptide

The methyl ester of the dipeptide L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine is known as ______.

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

Methionine, Arginine, and Threonine are classified as ______ amino acids.

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

The compound formed from the linkage of two amino acids is called a ______.

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

Glutathione is a tripeptide that plays a role in the ______ of toxic compounds.

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

A polypeptide consists of many amino acids linked together by ______ bonds.

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

The R groups of amino acids with non-polar aromatic properties include ______, tyrosine, and tryptophan.

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

The property of ______ light absorption at 280 nm is important for protein characterization.

<p>ultraviolet (UV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The amino acids with polar, uncharged R groups include serine, threonine, ______, methionine, asparagine, and glutamine.

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

The two amino acids with acidic R groups are aspartic and ______ acids.

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

Amino acids such as lysine, arginine, and ______ belong to the group with charged R groups.

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

Most amino acids are soluble in ______ but insoluble in non-polar organic solvents.

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

Amino acids tend to have high melting points ranging from ______ to 300°C.

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sodium ______ is a valuable flavoring agent used in various dishes.

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

The process of converting light energy into chemical energy in plants is known as ______.

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

Golden Rice is a genetically engineered variety of rice that has increased levels of ______ to help combat vitamin A deficiency.

<p>beta-carotene</p> Signup and view all the answers

In crop biotechnology, ______ traits enhance the nutritional value of crops by increasing essential vitamins and minerals.

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

Techniques like tissue culture and genetic engineering are used in ______ to improve crop yields and resilience.

<p>plant biotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nutritional improvement techniques aim to enhance crop quality, particularly in terms of ______ content.

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

The synthesis of carotenoids in plants involves multiple ______ pathways that convert simple compounds into complex molecules.

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

The development of crops with enhanced resistance to pests is an example of improving ______ traits in plants.

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

A significant advantage of Golden Rice is its contribution to ______ improvement in populations that rely on rice as a staple food.

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

The pathway of carotenoid synthesis plays a vital role in the ______ of plants, affecting coloration and health.

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

Transgenic approaches allow for the insertion of genes that can boost ______ traits in crops, such as drought tolerance.

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

Study Notes

B.Sc. Ag Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology I Sem

  • Course credit: 3(2+1)
  • Syllabus adheres to ICAR 5th Dean Syllabus
  • Resources for full BSc Agriculture notes available online (search on Google) at Bscaagriculture.com

111 Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology - Theory

  • Importance of Biochemistry: Properties of Water, pH, and Buffer (1 lecture)
  • Carbohydrates: Importance, classification, structures of monosaccharides, reducing/oxidizing properties, mutarotation, structures of disaccharides and polysaccharides (3 lectures)
  • Lipids: Importance, classification, structures and properties of fatty acids (2 lectures)
  • Proteins: Importance, classification, structures, titration, and zwitterions of amino acids (structural organization of proteins, enzymes classification, and mechanism of action) (2 lectures)
  • Nucleic acids: Importance and classification (structure of nucleotides, A, B, and Z DNA) (1 lecture)
  • RNA structure: Types and secondary & tertiary structure (2 lectures)
  • Carbohydrate metabolism: Glycolysis, TCA cycle, glyoxylate cycle, and electron transport chain (3 lectures)
  • Lipid metabolism: Beta oxidation, biosynthesis of fatty acids (2 lectures)
  • Plant Biotechnology Concepts and Applications: (1 lecture)
  • In vitro culture techniques: Callus culture, Organ culture, cell suspension culture, embryo culture, anther and pollen culture, ovule culture and their applications (2 lectures)
  • Micropropagation methods: Organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis (1 lecture)
  • Synthetic seeds and their significance (1 lecture)
  • Somatic hybridization and cybrids (1 lecture)
  • Crop improvement Somatic hybridization and cybrids, somaclonal variation, cryo-preservation (1 lecture)
  • Recombinant DNA methods Physical, Chemical & Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer methods (2 lectures)
  • PCR and its applications (1 lecture)
  • Biotechnology regulations (1 lecture)
  • Total theory lectures: 44

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This quiz explores essential concepts related to amino acids, including their structures, classifications, and functions in biological systems. Test your knowledge on terms such as peptide bonds, hormones, and properties of amino acids. Perfect for students studying biochemistry or molecular biology.

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