Questions and Answers
Which of the following amino acids are represented in the mnemonic 'She is a VIP GAL'?
Which amino acids are represented in the mnemonic 'Try Tripping with Phenytoin'?
In the mnemonic 'The movie Shallow Hall has a positive message', which amino acids are indicated?
Fill in the missing amino acid in the mnemonic 'Hey Mate, guess what?' The missing amino acid is _____.
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Which amino acids are represented in the mnemonic 'Come, Take My GAS!'?
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Which amino acids are represented in the essential amino acid mnemonic 'Private Tim Hall'?
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Study Notes
Non-Polar Aliphatic Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "she is a 'VIP GAL'"
- V: Valine
- I: Isoleucine
- P: Proline
- G: Glycine
- A: Alanine
- L: Leucine
- These amino acids are hydrophobic and mainly non-polar.
Aromatic Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "Try Tripping with Phenytoin"
- T: Tyrosine
- T: Tryptophan
- P: Phenylalanine
- These amino acids are also hydrophobic and belong to the aromatic category.
Hydrophilic Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "The movie 'shallow Hall' has a 'positive' message."
- H: Histidine
- A: Arginine
- L: Lysine
- These amino acids are hydrophilic, meaning they interact well with water.
Acidic Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "Hey Mate, guess what?"
- M: Glutamate
- A: Aspartate
- These amino acids carry a negative charge, distinguishing them as acidic.
Hydrophilic Uncharged Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "Come, Take My GAS!"
- C: Cystine
- T: Threonine
- M: Methionine
- G: Glutamine
- A: Asparagine
- S: Serine
- These amino acids are uncharged and hydrophilic.
- Positive charge indicates a basic amino acid; negative charge indicates an acidic one.
Essential Amino Acids
- Mnemonic: "Private Tim Hall" (PVT TIM HALL)
- P: Phenylalanine
- V: Valine
- T: Threonine
- T: Tryptophan
- I: Isoleucine
- M: Methionine
- H: Histidine
- A: Arginine (arguably essential)
- L: Leucine
- L: Lysine
- Essential amino acids are crucial during periods of positive nitrogen balance, often linked to growth or recovery.
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This quiz features a set of mnemonic flashcards designed to help you memorize amino acids for the MCAT exam. Each card includes a catchy phrase and the corresponding amino acids, categorized into non-polar and aromatic groups. Perfect for students looking to boost their recall on amino acids.
