AA degradation, coenzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are strictly ketogenic amino acids?
A
Leucine and Lysine
2
Q
What are “essential” amino acids?
A
Amino acids that an organism cannot synthesize in adequate amounts.
3
Q
What are “nonessential” amino acids?
A
Amino acids that an organism can synthesize in adequate amounts.
4
Q
True or False: most bacteria and plants can synthesize all 20 Amino Acids.
A
True
5
Q
We can synthesize ______ and ______, but not in sufficient amounts.
A
Arginine, Methionine
6
Q
Through what process are the 9-10 non-essential amino acids synthesized?
A
Glycolysis & TCA cycle
