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Which of the following amino acids is classified as an essential amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as an essential amino acid?
Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines like epinephrine and dopamine?
Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines like epinephrine and dopamine?
Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of disulfide bonds, which help stabilize protein structure?
Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of disulfide bonds, which help stabilize protein structure?
Which amino acid is classified as a glucogenic amino acid, meaning it can be converted into glucose?
Which amino acid is classified as a glucogenic amino acid, meaning it can be converted into glucose?
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Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of taurine, a compound used to conjugate bile acids?
Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of taurine, a compound used to conjugate bile acids?
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Which amino acid is classified as both ketogenic and glucogenic, meaning it can be converted into both ketone bodies and glucose?
Which amino acid is classified as both ketogenic and glucogenic, meaning it can be converted into both ketone bodies and glucose?
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Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of glutathione, an important coenzyme and reducing agent?
Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of glutathione, an important coenzyme and reducing agent?
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Which amino acid provides a site for phosphorylation in proteins, similar to the role of serine?
Which amino acid provides a site for phosphorylation in proteins, similar to the role of serine?
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Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of active sulfate (PAPS), which is used for the synthesis of sulfatides and glycosaminoglycans?
Which of the following amino acids is involved in the formation of active sulfate (PAPS), which is used for the synthesis of sulfatides and glycosaminoglycans?
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Which amino acid is classified as a non-essential amino acid, meaning it can be synthesized by the body?
Which amino acid is classified as a non-essential amino acid, meaning it can be synthesized by the body?
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