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What process occurs first in gene expression?

  • Translation
  • Protein synthesis
  • Transcription (correct)
  • Replication

How many essential amino acids are used by the body to produce proteins?

  • 15
  • 9 (correct)
  • 20
  • 12

Where does the translation of mRNA into proteins occur inside the cell?

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Ribosomes (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Golgi Apparatus

What is the primary role of the urea cycle in nitrogen metabolism?

<p>Disposing of ammonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the process of replication?

<p>It makes an exact copy of DNA. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Urea Cycle in the body?

<p>To convert toxic NH3 to non-toxic urea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of urea?

<p>Liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two nitrogen atoms are used in the formation of urea?

<p>Ammonia and aspartate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nitrogen in urine is excreted as urea?

<p>86% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reactions in the Urea Cycle occurs in the mitochondria?

<p>Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is primarily produced from the hydrolysis of high energy bonds in the Urea Cycle?

<p>Urea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of aspartate in the Urea Cycle?

<p>To donate one of the nitrogen atoms for urea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is urea transported to the kidneys after its production?

<p>Through blood circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of N-acetylglutamate in the urea cycle?

<p>It acts as an allosteric activator for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which step of the urea cycle is citrulline formed?

<p>Formation of citrulline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nitrogen source for the synthesis of arginosuccinate?

<p>Aspartate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the cleavage of arginosuccinate?

<p>Arginosuccinate lyase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall stoichiometry of the urea cycle?

<p>Aspartate + NH3 + 3 ATP → Urea + 2 Pi + 2 ADP + Ppi + AMP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to a significant source of hyperammonemia?

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What role does arginine play in the regulation of the urea cycle?

<p>It stimulates the synthesis of N-acetylglutamate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about arginase?

<p>It catalyzes the conversion of arginine to urea and ornithine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is classified as semi-essential?

<p>Arginine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hepatocytes in protein synthesis?

<p>They synthesize proteins using intermediaries from metabolic cycles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids requires the highest recommended daily intake in milligrams?

<p>Leucine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charge does aspartic acid carry?

<p>Negatively charged (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which essential amino acid is associated with the indole ring structure?

<p>Tryptophan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does protein synthesis primarily take place in the body?

<p>In hepatocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids is classified as non-polar and hydrophobic?

<p>Alanine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid has the lowest recommended daily intake?

<p>Tryptophan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of amino acid is lysine categorized as?

<p>Essential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid contains a benzene ring structure?

<p>Phenylalanine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Pyridoxal Phosphate in the transamination reaction involving α-Ketoglutarate and L-aspartate?

<p>It serves as a co-factor to facilitate the reaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Glutamate to Glutamine?

<p>Glutamine Synthetase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate product formed when Proline undergoes oxidation by Proline Dehydrogenase?

<p>Pyrroline-5-carboxylate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme argininosuccinate?

<p>Conversion of Citrulline and Aspartate into Arginosuccinate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the conversion of Glutamate to Proline, what is the role of NADPH?

<p>It adds electrons and protons to form Proline. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What molecule is produced as a byproduct during the conversion of γ-Glutamyl Phosphate to Proline?

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What is the result of the enzymatic reaction involving ornithine transcarbamylase?

<p>Citrulline forms without releasing energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product formed when Arginosuccinate is split by argininosuccinate lyase?

<p>Arginine and Fumarate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of increased gene expression related to protein metabolism during fasting or a high-protein diet?

<p>Enhanced capacity for nitrogen disposal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the body’s energy balance when transamination occurs during amino acid anabolism?

<p>Energy is produced and utilized (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the interactions within the protein synthesis process?

<p>Translation occurs at the ribosomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the liver play regarding amino acids during periods of fasting or high protein intake?

<p>It helps manage increased nitrogen levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many distinct proteins can the body potentially produce from the amino acids it uses?

<p>Between 80,000 and 400,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is classified as essential and has a recommended daily intake of 30mg?

<p>Lysine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids is characterized by having a positively charged side group?

<p>Lysine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is considered semi-essential and particularly essential for children?

<p>Arginine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does Glycine have, making it different from many other amino acids?

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Which essential amino acid has the lowest recommended daily intake of 4mg?

<p>Tryptophan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid's structure includes a sulfur atom?

<p>Cysteine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid has a side chain that can carry a positive charge depending on pH?

<p>Histidine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids is classified as polar and uncharged?

<p>Serine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process primarily occurs in hepatocytes regarding protein synthesis?

<p>Amino acid metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid is characterized by the presence of both a hydroxyl and a methyl group in its structure?

<p>Threonine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for converting carbamoyl phosphate to citrulline in the urea cycle?

<p>Ornithine Transcarbamylase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nitrogen in urine is approximately excreted in the form of urea?

<p>90% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Urea Cycle requires two nitrogen atoms for the formation of urea. Which of the following statements about these nitrogen sources is correct?

<p>One nitrogen comes from ammonia and the other from aspartate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the localization of the Urea Cycle reactions?

<p>It involves both mitochondrial and cytosolic reactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is synthesized as a result of the hydrolysis of high energy bonds in the Urea Cycle?

<p>Urea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Urea Cycle in the context of protein metabolism?

<p>Convert toxic ammonia into non-toxic urea. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules provides the carbon and oxygen atoms used in the synthesis of urea?

<p>Carbon dioxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final destination of urea after it is produced in the liver?

<p>Transported to the kidneys for excretion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (CPS I) in the urea cycle?

<p>Forms carbamoyl phosphate from ammonia and CO2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the urea cycle involves the release of high-energy phosphate?

<p>Formation of citrulline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of urea after its production in the liver?

<p>It is excreted in urine by the kidneys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound serves as a source of the second nitrogen atom in urea synthesis?

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Which enzyme catalyzes the cleavage of arginine to form urea?

<p>Arginase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is a necessary allosteric activator for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I?

<p>N-acetyl glutamate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall energy cost for the synthesis of urea?

<p>3 ATP bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product of cleaving arginosuccinate?

<p>Fumarate and arginine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall reaction for the conversion of Glutamate to γ-Glutamyl Phosphate?

<p>Glutamate + ATP → γ-Glutamyl Phosphate + ADP + Pi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the urea cycle, which compound does ornithine transcarbamylase act on?

<p>Ornithine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NAD in the oxidation of Proline to form Glutamate?

<p>Donates electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Protein Catabolism

The process by which the body breaks down proteins into their basic building blocks, amino acids.

Deamination

The removal of an amino group (NH2) from an amino acid. It's essential for protein metabolism.

Transamination

The process of transferring an amino group from one molecule to another. It plays a significant role in amino acid metabolism.

Urea Cycle

A metabolic cycle that converts ammonia (NH3) into urea, a less toxic compound, for excretion. It's essential for removing nitrogenous waste.

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Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I (CPS I)

A key enzyme in the urea cycle, it catalyzes the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate, a key molecule in the urea cycle.

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Ornithine Transcarbamoylase

An enzyme involved in the urea cycle, it's responsible for transferring carbamoyl phosphate to ornithine, forming citrulline.

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Arginase

A key enzyme in the urea cycle that catalyzes the hydrolysis of arginine into ornithine and urea.

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Nitrogen Excretion

The metabolic pathway that removes nitrogenous waste from the body, mainly in the form of urea.

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Amino Acid Anabolism

This process uses amino acids to build more complex proteins, often requiring energy input.

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Protein Synthesis

The synthesis of new proteins from amino acids, a complex process involving DNA, RNA, and ribosomes.

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Synthesis of Non-Essential Amino Acids

This refers to the synthesis of non-essential amino acids by the body, using other amino acids or metabolic intermediates as precursors.

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N-Acetylglutamate

An essential cofactor for CPS I, it activates the enzyme and helps regulate the urea cycle.

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Arginosuccinate

The molecule formed from the condensation of citrulline and aspartate in the urea cycle.

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Arginosuccinate Lyase

The enzyme involved in the fourth step of the urea cycle, cleaving arginosuccinate into fumarate and arginine.

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Fumarate

A molecule that can be used to make malate (and glucose), or aspartate via oxaloacetate. It is a byproduct of the urea cycle.

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Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.

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Non-Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body from other amino acids or metabolic intermediates.

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Hepatocytes

The main site in the body for protein synthesis.

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Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)

The primary source of energy for anabolic processes, like protein synthesis.

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α-Ketoglutarate

An important intermediate in amino acid metabolism, a precursor for the synthesis of glutamine, proline, and arginine.

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Glutamine Synthetase

A key enzyme that catalyzes the addition of ammonia to glutamate, forming glutamine, requiring energy from ATP hydrolysis.

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Proline Synthesis

The process of converting glutamate into proline, involving phosphorylation and reduction steps, requiring the cofactor NADPH.

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Glutamate Kinase

An enzyme involved in the conversion of glutamate to proline, catalyzing phosphorylation of the glutamate molecule.

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Arginosuccinate Synthetase

A key enzyme in the urea cycle, it forms a high-energy bond between citrulline and aspartate, producing arginosuccinate.

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What is protein synthesis?

The process by which the body synthesizes new proteins from amino acids.

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What is the urea cycle?

The conversion of nitrogenous waste, mainly ammonia, into urea, a less toxic compound, for excretion.

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What are essential amino acids?

The body uses these amino acids for protein synthesis, and they must be obtained from the diet.

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What is transamination?

The process of transferring an amino group from one molecule to another, primarily involving amino acids.

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What is deamination?

The process of removing an amino group (NH2) from an amino acid. It's central to protein metabolism.

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Step 1: Formation of carbamoyl phosphate

This is the first step in the urea cycle, catalyzed by mitochondrial carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (CPS I). It combines ammonia (from oxidative deamination) and CO2 to form carbamoyl phosphate, a crucial molecule in the cycle. This step is crucial for the synthesis of urea, which is the primary way that the body disposes of nitrogen waste.

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Step 2: Formation of citrulline

In this step, ornithine transcarbamoylase catalyzes the reaction between ornithine and carbamoyl phosphate, forming citrulline and releasing high-energy phosphate. Citrulline then moves out of the mitochondria into the cytoplasm.

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Step 3: Synthesis of arginosuccinate

This step converts citrulline into arginosuccinate by attaching an aspartate molecule. It is catalyzed by arginosuccinate synthase and requires ATP. The other nitrogen atom in urea comes from aspartate. So, this step is essential to complete the synthesis of urea.

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Step 4: Cleavage of arginosuccinate

Catalyzed by arginosuccinate lyase, this step breaks down arginosuccinate into fumarate and arginine. Fumarate is significant because it can enter the TCA cycle and can be used to make glucose via gluconeogenesis. Arginine is the direct precursor to urea.

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Step 5: Cleavage of arginine to urea and ornithine

The final enzyme in the urea cycle is arginase. It only found in the liver. Arginase breaks down arginine into urea (which will be excreted) and ornithine. The ornithine will be used to start another cycle of urea synthesis.

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Regulation by substrate concentration (a.a.)

This is the pathway that regulates the urea cycle's activity based on the concentration of the precursor amino acids. This ensures the body can meet the needs for nitrogen removal without overproducing or underproducing urea.

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Regulation of CPS1 by N-acetylglutamate

In the urea cycle, N-acetylglutamate acts as an allosteric activator of CPS I (carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I). This activation helps to regulate the rate of urea production.

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Positive feedback on Urea Cycle

Arginine produced by the urea cycle also plays a role in regulating the process. It stimulates the synthesis of N-acetylglutamate. The overall result is a positive feedback loop, where more arginine leads to increased activity of the urea cycle.

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Krebs Cycle

The primary source of energy for anabolic processes, like protein synthesis.

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What does Glutamine Synthetase do?

An enzyme that facilitates the addition of an amine group (NH3) to Glutamate, forming Glutamine. This process requires energy from ATP hydrolysis.

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What is Proline Synthesis?

A process that converts glutamate into proline involving phosphorylation and reduction steps. It requires NADPH as a cofactor.

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What is Glutamate Kinase?

An enzyme that catalyzes the addition of a phosphate group to the gamma position of the glutamate's side chain, during proline synthesis. It uses ATP as an energy source.

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How is Citrulline formed in the Urea cycle?

A reaction where the enzyme Ornithine Transcarbamylase transfers a carbamoyl group from carbamoyl Phosphate to Ornithine, forming citrulline, and releasing phosphate.

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How is Arginosuccinate Formed in the Urea cycle?

The step in the Urea cycle where Arginosuccinate Synthetase joins Citrulline and Aspartate, forming Arginosuccinate. This requires ATP and releases AMP and pyrophosphate.

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How do we get Arginine in the Urea cycle?

A reaction catalyzed by Arginosuccinate Lyase, which breaks down Arginosuccinate, producing Arginine and Fumarate. This occurs without requiring additional energy.

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What is α-Ketoglutarate?

An important intermediate in amino acid metabolism that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of Glutamine, Proline, and Arginine.

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Study Notes

Protein Metabolism

  • Protein metabolism is the breakdown and synthesis of proteins in the body.
  • Proteins are polymers of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, forming 3-D structures.
  • Proteins play many crucial roles, including structural support, transport, signaling, and enzyme activity.

Protein Catabolism

  • Protein catabolism is the breakdown of proteins into their component amino acids.
  • Core concepts include deamination, the urea cycle, and synthesis of non-essential amino acids.
  • Deamination is the removal of the amino group from the amino acid.
  • The urea cycle converts the ammonia produced during deamination into the less toxic urea.

Nitrogen Metabolism

  • Nitrogenous waste products are removed from the body.
  • Most nitrogen consumed in the diet is in the form of proteins
  • The nitrogen containing molecules are broken down into amino acids, a-keto acids, energy, glucose, and ketone bodies.

Major Catabolic Pathways

  • Major pathways for the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins include glycolysis, pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, and the TCA cycle for carbohydrates.
  • Fatty acid beta-oxidation for fats
  • Carbon skeletons of amino acids are common intermediates in major catabolic pathways.

Digestion of Dietary Proteins

  • Digestion of dietary proteins begins in the stomach and is completed in the small intestine.
  • Stomach: Pepsin (low pH) breaks down proteins.
  • Pancreas: Enzymes such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase further break proteins into smaller polypeptides and amino acids.
  • Small intestine: Aminopeptidases and dipeptidases complete protein digestion, releasing free amino acids.
  • Only free amino acids are absorbed into the portal system, not peptides.

Amino Acid Anabolism

  • Amino acid anabolism is the synthesis of amino acids from simple precursors.
  • These simple precursors are intermediates from the Krebs cycle.
  • Newly formed amino acids often undergo transamination to convert them to other amino acids.
  • This results in synthesized amino acids that are building blocks for protein synthesis.

Transamination

  • Transamination is the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a keto acid.
  • This process is crucial for synthesizing non-essential amino acids, and converting amino acids into other metabolic intermediates.
  • The transfer is catalyzed by transaminases, using pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) as coenzyme.

Oxidative Deamination

  • Oxidative deamination is the removal of an amino group from glutamate to form ammonia and a-ketoglutarate.
  • This is catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase, using either NAD+ or NADP+ as coenzymes.

Urea Cycle

  • The urea cycle synthesizes urea from ammonia, which is then excreted in urine.
  • The cycle involves a series of enzymatic reactions and occurs primarily in the liver.
  • The urea cycle is essential for eliminating toxic ammonia from the body.
  • The urea cycle can be regulated by N-acetyl glutamate.

Enzymes of Urea Cycle

  • The major enzymes of the urea cycle are carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I, ornithine transcarbamoylase, argininosuccinate synthase and lyase, arginase.
  • These steps require input of energy(ATP).

Fate of Urea

  • Urea is transported to the kidneys where it's excreted in urine.
  • A small amount converted to ammonia and carbon dioxide in the intestines.

Protein Turnover

  • The continuous breakdown and synthesis of proteins is referred to as protein turnover.
  • Rates vary between proteins, some being short-lived (minutes-hours) and others being long-lived(days-weeks).
  • Factors influence degradation rates are chemical signals and post-translational modifications.

Energy Contribution of Dietary components

  • Carbohydrates constitute 50% of energy source
  • Fat contribute to 30%
  • Protein contribute to 20%

Protein Synthesis

  • Protein synthesis begins in the nucleus with replication of the DNA code.
  • DNA information is transcribed into mRNA.
  • mRNA carries the code to ribosomes in the cytoplasm where it is translated into a protein.
  • The newly formed polypeptide chains are converted to secondary(Beta-sheets and coil), tertiary, and potentially quaternary structures.

Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

  • Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.
  • Several are essential for children that can be made by the body at this age.
  • Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body.
  • Essential amino acids: Arginine, Alanine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Glutamic acid, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine. (Note that some essential/semi-essential status depends on age/developmental stage).

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