amino acid's structure and function 1

Question 1

components of LIPIDS are formed by ?

Answer 1

Amino acids or their derivatives .

Question 2

what are examples of amino acids derivatives that forms components of lipids?

Answer 2

serine in phospholipids & glycine in bile salts.

Question 3

Functions of amino acid derivatives are?

Answer 3

Neurotransmitters, mediators, hormones.

Question 4

Amino acids are important and sometimes essential components of ___________.

Answer 4

food.

Question 5

Specific amino acids form ____________ for other metabolites.

Answer 5

precursors.

Question 6

amino acid is a basic unit of ___________.

Answer 6

protein.

Question 7

α-amino carboxylic acids have

Answer 7

Amino group (NH2)
Carboxyl group (COOH) and side chain (R), R determine the properties of 20 amino acids.

Question 8

How many amino acids are included in the genetic code & therefore regularly found in proteins.

Answer 8

only 20 proteinogenic amino acids

Question 9

In L α- Amino Acid at
physiological pH (7.0 - 7.4), __________ groups are charged.

Answer 9

both the carboxyl & amino groups

Question 10

what are the simple amino acids?

Answer 10

Glycine & Alanine

Question 11

what are the Branched chain amino acids?

Answer 11

Valine, Leucine, & Isoleucine

Question 12

amino acids do not contain what all.

Answer 12

hetero atoms (N, O or S) in their side chains & do not contain a ring system.

Question 13

The Aliphatic Amino Acids side chains are markedly_______.

Answer 13

apolar (non polar).