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02 PROTEINS: intro + amino acids Flashcards

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Large, complex molecule comprised of 200 to 300 amino acids

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proteins

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2
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Amino acids that can not be synthesized in vivo at a fast enough rate and must be acquired through diretary intake

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essential amino acids

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3
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Amino acid responsible for myelin sheath synthesis

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Histidine

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4
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Amino acid responsible for the synthesis of blood cells

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Histidine

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5
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Amino acid responsible for the protection from heavy metals

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Histidine

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6
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Amino acid responsible for DNA and RNA synthesis

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Histidine

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7
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The 3 branched-chain amino acids

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Leucine
Isoleucine
Valine

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8
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Branched-chain amino acid responsible for growth hormone production

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Leucine

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9
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Branched-chain amino acid responsible for hemoglobin production

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Isoleucine

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10
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Main function of the branched-chain amino acids

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muscle growth & repair, tissue repair

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11
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Amino acid responsible for the production of Igs

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Lysine

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12
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Amino acid responsible for calcium control and absorption

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Lysine

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13
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Amino acid responsible for collagen formation

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Lysine

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14
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Amino acid responsible for translation of mRNA

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Methionine

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15
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Essential amino acid containing sulfur

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Methionine

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16
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Precursor of cysteine

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Methionine

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17
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Amino acid responsible for absorption of Se and Zn

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Methionine

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18
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Amino acid that reacts with ATP in the synthesis of epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Methionine

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19
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Precursor of tyrosine

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Phenylalanine

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20
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Essential amino acid responsible for metabolic procees

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Phenylalanine

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21
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Essential amino acid that is important in the synthesis of catecholamines

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Phenylalanine

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22
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Essential amino acid important in protein balance

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Threonine

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23
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Essential amino acid important in liver function

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Threonine

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Essential amino acid important in metabolism of porphyrins and fats

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Threonine

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Essential amino acid important in the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin
Tryptophan
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Essential amino acid important in niacin (Vit B3) production
Tryptophan
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Non-essential amino acid involved in the energy-producing breakdown of glucose
Alanine
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Non-essential amino acid that plays an important role in transferring of nitrogen from peripheral tissues to the liver
Alanine
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Non-essential amino acid that is a product of breakdown of DNA of the dipeptides, anserine and carnosine, and conversion of pyruvate
Alanine
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The most abundant amino acid involved in the transport of nitrogen
Asparagine
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Non-essential amino acid that is required by the nervous system and plays an important role in the synthesis of ammonia
Asparagine
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Non-essential amino acid that is a metabolite in the citric acid cycle and the urea cycle
Aspartate
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Non-essential amino acid that plays a role in gluconeogenesis
Aspartate
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Non-essential amino acid that is responsible for energy production
Aspartate
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Non-essential amino acid that may be essential for infants, the elderly, and individuals with certain metabolic diseases or malabsorption syndrome
Cysteine
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Oxidized from of cysteine
Cystine
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Non-essential amino acid that has significant antioxidant properties
Cysteine
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Non-essential amino acid that is a constituent in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries
Cysteine
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A non-essential amino acid which plays a role in neurotransmission (GABA)
Glutamate
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The dysregulation of this amino acid has been linked to epileptic seizures
Glutamate
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Non-essential amino acid responsible for the umami taste
Glutamate
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Glutamate has a net ___ charge
negative
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Most abundant amino acid in the body
Glutamine
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An amino acid converted into glucose when more glucose is required for energy and aids in immune function
Glutamine
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A non-essential amino acid that acts as the basis of the building blocks for synthesis of RNA and DNA
Glutamine
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A non-essential amino acid marketed as a supplement used for muscle growth in weightlifting and bodybuilding
Glutamine
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A non-essential amino acid that plays a role in renal maintenance of acid-base balance
Glutamine
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A non-essential amino acid responsible for the metabolism of sugars and fats
Glutamate
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A non-essential amino acid synthesized from serine
Glycine
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The only amino acid not active because it has no stereoisomers
Glycine
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A non-essential amino acid that play as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
Glycine
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A non-essential amino acid that retards muscle degeneration, improves glycogen storage, and promotes healing
Glycine
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A non-essential amino acid produced from glutamate
Proline
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A non-essential amino acid that functions in tandem with Vitamin C to promote healthy connective tissues
Proline
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A non-essential amino acid synthesized from 3-phosphoglycerate
Serine
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A non-essential amino acid that is highly concentrated in all cell membranes and is a component of the protective myelin sheaths surrounding nerve fibers
Serine
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Non-essential amino acid that is metabolically synthesized from phenylalanine
Tyrosine
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Non-essential amino acid that plays a role in the overall metabolism and aiding in function of the adrenal glands, thyroid, and pituitary glands
Tyrosine
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Non-essential amino acid that acts as a mood elevator, useful in treatment of chronic fatigue, narcolepsy, anxiety, depression, low sex drive, allergies, and headache
Tyrosine
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Selenocysteine is encoded by a ___ codon
UGA
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Pyrrolysine is encoded by the ___ codon
UAG
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T/F: pyrrolysine is not present in humans and only in prokaryotic and single-celled microorganisms
T
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tHIV-1 encodes a functional selenoprotein, and px. with HIV have been shown to have ___-than-average blood plasma selenium level
lower
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Non essential amino acid important in the production of antibodies
Serine
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Non essential amino acid important in the production of antibodies
Serine

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