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What is the nature of glycine?
What is the nature of glycine?
Which amino acid participates in the synthesis of several biologically active compounds?
Which amino acid participates in the synthesis of several biologically active compounds?
What are the catabolic fates of glycine?
What are the catabolic fates of glycine?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of purine bases?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of purine bases?
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Where is creatine synthesized in two steps?
Where is creatine synthesized in two steps?
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Study Notes
Glycine
- Glycine is the smallest and simplest amino acid
- It is non-essential, meaning it is synthesized by the body
- It is an achiral molecule, meaning it has no chiral center
Glycine in Biosynthesis
- Glycine participates in the synthesis of several biologically active compounds, including porphyrins, creatine, and glutathione
Glycine Catabolism
- Glycine can be catabolized through two pathways:
- The glycine cleavage system, which converts glycine to carbon dioxide, ammonia, and methylenetetrahydrofolate
- The glycine transaminase pathway, which converts glycine to glyoxylate
- Both pathways are important for the regulation of glycine levels in the body
Purine Synthesis Precursor
- Glycine is a precursor for the synthesis of purine bases, which are essential components of DNA and RNA
Creatine Synthesis
- Creatine is synthesized in two steps:
- The first step involves the condensation of glycine and arginine to form guanidinoacetate
- The second step involves the methylation of guanidinoacetate to form creatine
- This process occurs primarily in the liver and kidneys
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Description
Test your knowledge of protein metabolism with this quiz covering topics such as glycine, hydroxy amino acids like serine, heterocyclic amino acids like tryptophan, and acidic amino acids like glutamic acid. See how well you understand the nature and characteristics of these essential components of protein metabolism.
