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Which amino acid is involved in the synthesis of serotonin and vitamin B3?
Which amino acid is involved in the synthesis of serotonin and vitamin B3?
What hormone is synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine?
What hormone is synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine?
Which amino acid can be converted into histamine?
Which amino acid can be converted into histamine?
Which amino acids are utilized in the synthesis of creatine?
Which amino acids are utilized in the synthesis of creatine?
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Which amino acids are involved in the synthesis of glutathione?
Which amino acids are involved in the synthesis of glutathione?
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Study Notes
Biological Functions of Amino Acids
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
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Tyrosine is used to synthesize:
- Thyroid hormones (T3, T4)
- Epinephrine and norepinephrine (neurotransmitters)
- Melanin (pigment)
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Tryptophan is used to synthesize:
- Serotonin (neurotransmitter)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Histidine is converted into histamine (neurotransmitter)
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Glycine is used for the synthesis of:
- Heme (component of hemoglobin)
- Creatine (muscle energy source)
- Bile salts (aid in fat digestion)
- Glutathione (antioxidant)
- Glutamic acid is used to synthesize GABA (neurotransmitter)
- Arginine and methionine are also used to synthesize creatine.
- Glutamate, cysteine, and glycine are used to synthesize glutathione.
- Aspartate and glutamine are used to synthesize pyrimidines (bases found in DNA and RNA).
- Glycine, aspartic acid, glutamine, and serine are used to synthesize purines (bases found in DNA and RNA).
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Explore the essential roles of various amino acids in biological processes. This quiz covers the synthesis of neurotransmitters, hormones, and other critical compounds derived from amino acids like tyrosine, tryptophan, and glycine. Test your knowledge on how these building blocks contribute to health and wellness.
