Significance of Amino Acids (SDL) PDF
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This document discusses the significant role of amino acids in biological functions, beyond their role as building blocks of proteins. It details how specific amino acids are involved in the synthesis of various crucial molecules, including hormones, neurotransmitters, and other essential products.
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Significance of amino acids (SDL) Bological functionsof amino acids: Apart from being the building units of proteins, amino acids serve variety of functions such as: Specific amino acids give rise to specialized products: Tyrosine forms hormones such as thyroid hormones, (T3, T4), epinephrine...
Significance of amino acids (SDL) Bological functionsof amino acids: Apart from being the building units of proteins, amino acids serve variety of functions such as: Specific amino acids give rise to specialized products: Tyrosine forms hormones such as thyroid hormones, (T3, T4), epinephrine and norepinephrine and a pigment called melanin. Tryptophan can synthesize serotonin and a vitamin B3( niacin). Histidine changes to histamine Glycine is used for the synthesis of heme Glutamic acid forms gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) Glycine, arginine and methionine synthesize creatine. Glycine and cysteine help in synthesis of Bile salts. Glutamate, cysteine and glycine synthesize glutathione. Pyrimidines and purines use several amino acids for their synthesis such as aspartate and glutamine for pyrimidines and glycine, aspartic acid, Glutamine and serine for purine synthesis.
