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What is the three-letter code for Glutamine?
Gln
Which amino acid has the three-letter code 'Ile'?
Isoleucine
Identify an amino acid with the three-letter code 'Cys'.
Cysteine
Which amino acid corresponds to the three-letter code 'Asp'?
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List the three-letter code for Phenylalanine.
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Discuss the importance of amino acids in protein synthesis, and name any two amino acids that are essential in the human diet.
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Explain the role of cysteine in biological systems and identify another amino acid that contains sulfur in its structure.
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How do the side chains of amino acids influence protein function? Provide an example with its corresponding three-letter code.
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Describe the significance of isoelectric point in relation to amino acids, particularly using Glutamic acid as an example.
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Analyze how the structure of tryptophan contributes to its role as a precursor for neurotransmitters, including its three-letter code.
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Study Notes
Naturally Occurring Amino Acids
- There are 20 standard amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins.
- Each amino acid is represented by a unique three-letter code, facilitating shorthand notation in biological contexts.
List of Amino Acids and Their Codes
- Alanine (Ala): Non-polar, aliphatic amino acid.
- Arginine (Arg): Polar, positively charged; involved in urea cycle and protein synthesis.
- Asparagine (Asn): Polar, neutral; plays a role in protein structure and function.
- Aspartic acid (Asp): Polar, negatively charged; important for neurotransmitter functions.
- Cysteine (Cys): Contains thiol group; important for forming disulfide bonds in proteins.
- Glutamic acid (Glu): Polar, negatively charged; acts as a neurotransmitter.
- Glutamine (Gln): Polar, neutral; vital for nitrogen transport in the body.
- Glycine (Gly): Smallest amino acid; flexible and helps in protein structure.
- Histidine (His): Polar, positively charged; plays a key role in enzyme catalysis.
- Isoleucine (Ile): Essential branched-chain amino acid; important for muscle metabolism.
- Leucine (Leu): Essential, branched-chain amino acid; critical for protein synthesis regulation.
- Lysine (Lys): Essential, positively charged; important for growth and repair.
- Methionine (Met): Essential sulfur-containing amino acid; initiates protein synthesis.
- Phenylalanine (Phe): Essential, aromatic amino acid; precursor for neurotransmitters.
- Proline (Pro): Unique cyclic structure; aids in protein folding and stability.
- Serine (Ser): Polar, neutral; involved in metabolic pathways and protein phosphorylation.
- Threonine (Thr): Essential polar amino acid; important for protein synthesis.
- Tryptophan (Trp): Essential aromatic amino acid; precursor to serotonin.
- Tyrosine (Tyr): Non-essential, aromatic amino acid; involved in hormone production.
- Valine (Val): Essential branched-chain amino acid; supports muscle metabolism and tissue repair.
Naturally Occurring Amino Acids
- There are 20 standard amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins.
- Each amino acid is represented by a unique three-letter code, facilitating shorthand notation in biological contexts.
List of Amino Acids and Their Codes
- Alanine (Ala): Non-polar, aliphatic amino acid.
- Arginine (Arg): Polar, positively charged; involved in urea cycle and protein synthesis.
- Asparagine (Asn): Polar, neutral; plays a role in protein structure and function.
- Aspartic acid (Asp): Polar, negatively charged; important for neurotransmitter functions.
- Cysteine (Cys): Contains thiol group; important for forming disulfide bonds in proteins.
- Glutamic acid (Glu): Polar, negatively charged; acts as a neurotransmitter.
- Glutamine (Gln): Polar, neutral; vital for nitrogen transport in the body.
- Glycine (Gly): Smallest amino acid; flexible and helps in protein structure.
- Histidine (His): Polar, positively charged; plays a key role in enzyme catalysis.
- Isoleucine (Ile): Essential branched-chain amino acid; important for muscle metabolism.
- Leucine (Leu): Essential, branched-chain amino acid; critical for protein synthesis regulation.
- Lysine (Lys): Essential, positively charged; important for growth and repair.
- Methionine (Met): Essential sulfur-containing amino acid; initiates protein synthesis.
- Phenylalanine (Phe): Essential, aromatic amino acid; precursor for neurotransmitters.
- Proline (Pro): Unique cyclic structure; aids in protein folding and stability.
- Serine (Ser): Polar, neutral; involved in metabolic pathways and protein phosphorylation.
- Threonine (Thr): Essential polar amino acid; important for protein synthesis.
- Tryptophan (Trp): Essential aromatic amino acid; precursor to serotonin.
- Tyrosine (Tyr): Non-essential, aromatic amino acid; involved in hormone production.
- Valine (Val): Essential branched-chain amino acid; supports muscle metabolism and tissue repair.
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Test your knowledge on the 20 standard amino acids and their unique three-letter codes. This quiz covers the properties, functions, and significance of each amino acid in biological contexts. Perfect for students studying biochemistry or molecular biology.
