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Amino Acids Functions Flashcards

1
Q

Involved in the formation of hemoglobin, which is
why it is used to treat anemia

A

Histidine

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2
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Essential for the immune system to
function properly

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Arginine

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3
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Intervenes with the formation of L -
carnitine, a compound that allows the
circulation of oxygen in muscle tissues

A

Lysine

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4
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Responsible for the transport of glutamamine and other amino acids through the blood

A

Glutamate

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5
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Generate resistance

A

Aspartate

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6
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It is a major carrier of nitrogen to the liver (from peripheral tissue)

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Glutamine

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7
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Removes ammonia from the body

A

Asparagine

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8
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The sulfur compounds of the two
cysteine amino acids bonds thru a
disulfide bond to form a

A

Cystine

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9
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Is an antioxidant, protects the human body against UV rays, radiation and pollution

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Cysteine

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10
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Involved in the formation of Vitamin B12

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Threonine

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11
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Helps to reduce adipose tissue

A

Tyrosine

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12
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Maintain blood sugar level

A

Serine

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13
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Involved in the formation of cartilage

A

Proline

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14
Q

Helps with the formation of serotonin and melatonin, substance that regulated the
sleep cycle

A

Typtophan

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15
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Formation of chemicals used by the brain
such as dopamine and noradrenaline

A

Phenylalanine

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16
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Protein development and energy storage

A

Isoleucine

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17
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Involved in metabolism

A

Methionine

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18
Q

Important for muscle formation

A

Leucine

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19
Q

Promotes tissue repair

A

Valine

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20
Q

Carries Nitrogen from peripheral tissue to liver

A

Alanine

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21
Q

Forms part of hemoglobin structure

A

Glycine

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22
Q

Proline is an _____ with
a side chain that forms
a ring with the amino group of the backbone.

A

IMINO ACID

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23
Q

It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some allergies

A

Histidine

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24
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Intervenes in would healing, regeneration of the liver and increase insulin release

A

Arginine

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25
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Involved in the metabolism of lipids

A

Lysine

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26
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Decreases the need to consume sugar and alcoholic beverages

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Glutamate

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27
Q

Involved in the metabolism of DNA & RNA

A

Aspartae

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28
Q

Keeps the blood sugar level

A

Glutamine

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29
Q

Decreases fatigue

A

Asparagine

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30
Q

Plays important role in the metabolism of some
enzymes

A

Cysteine

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31
Q

Lower the cholesterol level in the liver and
blood

A

Threonine

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32
Q

Increase energy level

A

Tyrosine

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33
Q

Intervenes in the creation of antibodies

A

Serine

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34
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Act as a source of nitrogen inside the body

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Proline

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35
Q

Used in pharmaceuticals as
antidepressants and sedative

A

Tryptophan

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36
Q

Involved in the formation of thyroid
hormones

A

Phenylalanine

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37
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Use to synthesis of hemoglobin

A

Isoleucine

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38
Q

Helps burn fat

A

Methionine

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39
Q

Maintains nitrogen balance in the body

A

Leucine

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40
Q

Energy storage, regulates the level of sugar in
blood and contributes to the human body growth
development

A

Valine

41
Q

Main source of energy for muscles

A

Alanine

42
Q

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in our body

A

Glycine

43
Q

Maintains the pH in the blood

A

Histidine

44
Q

Necessary for the production and release
of growth hormones

A

Arginine

45
Q

Creation of antibodies

A

Lysine

46
Q

Protecting the liver by eliminating excess
ammonia

A

Aspartate

47
Q

Maintains the strength of the muscles

A

Glutamine

48
Q

Detoxifies the body from harmful
chemicals

A

Asparagine

49
Q

Repair of skin tissue and keeping it healthy

A

Cysteine

50
Q

Intervenes in the regeneration of collagen

A

Threonine

51
Q

Precursor of dopamine, adrenaline,
noradrenaline and melanin. It is used as
an antidepressant

A

Tyrosine

52
Q

Promotes growth of muscle tissue and
help maintain it

A

Serine

53
Q

It keeps of heart strong and healthy

A

Proline

54
Q

Intervenes in tolerance to pain

A

Tryptophan

55
Q

Deficiency of this amino acid could lead to
depression, loss of appetite, cognitive
problems and among others

A

Phenylalanine

56
Q

deficiency could lead to
hypoglycacemia

A

Isoleucine

57
Q

Used to control pathogenic bacteria

A

Methionine

58
Q

Rebuilding of muscle tissues, skin and
bones

A

Leucine

59
Q

Very important amino acid for athletes, because of
its restorative properties and energy storage

A

Valine

60
Q

Involves in sugar metabolism

A

Alanine

61
Q

Production of glycogen

A

Glycine

62
Q

Production of antibodies

A

Alanine

63
Q

Transform toxic substances into non-harmful for the
body

A

Glycine

64
Q

Over consumption of __ will lead to
hallucinations

A

Valine

65
Q

Foods rich in leucine are grains, nuts, red
meat, marine products, eggs and dairy

A

Leucine

66
Q

Keeping our skin, nails, and hair healthy

A

Methionine

67
Q

Source of ____ are seeds, nuts, red
meats, fish (esp. tuna), lentils, soybeans,
dairy, and eggs.

A

Isoleucine

68
Q

___ deficiency can cause Hartnup
disease and Pellagra

A

Tryptophan

69
Q

Fat metabolism and brain protein
formation

A

Serine

70
Q

Works together with Vitamin C to protect the skin

A

Proline

71
Q

Helps the body recover from wounds

A

Threonine

72
Q

Parkinson’s disease and drug addiction
are related to the deficiency of this amino
acid.

A

Tyrosine

73
Q

Intervenes in DNA synthesis

A

Asparagine

74
Q

One of the main component of hair, keratin
contains a lot of cystin

A

Csyteine

75
Q

Boosting the immune system through
creation of antibodies

A

Aspartate

76
Q

Small intestine uses glutamine as the
primary source of energy

A

Glutamine

77
Q

Aid in the synthesis of DNA

A

Glutamate

78
Q

Formation of hormones, enzymes, and
collagen

A

Lysine

79
Q

Deficiency of arginine generates muscle
weakness, hair loss, skin irritations and
slow healing of wounds

A

Arginine

80
Q

Deficiency can cause skin diseases, and cognitive
and speech problems in children

A

Histidine

81
Q

Excess ____ reduces the level of zinc

A

Histidine

82
Q

Blood glycoproteins in diabetics contain
glucose linked to ____

A

Lysine

83
Q

Excess of ______ in the brain tissue can lead
to its damage. During the cardiovascular accidents,
the brain releases a large amount of this acid
thereby damaging the nerve cells

A

Glutamic acid

84
Q

Deficiency of aspartic acid in the human
body generates the decrease of the levels
of calcium and magnesium

A

Aspartate

85
Q

Involved in DNA synthesis

A

Glutamine

86
Q

Necessary to maintain the homeostatic
balance in the nervous system

A

Asparagine

87
Q

The sulfhydryl group is an important part of the active site of many enzymes

A

Cysteine

88
Q

Source of are meats, grains,
dairy products, mushrooms and truffles,
and vegetables

A

threonine

89
Q

It disrupts an α-helix in a polypeptide

A

Proline

90
Q

Deficiency of methionine could lead to
fatty liver

A

Methionine

91
Q

Foods with higher dose of ____ are meats, dairy,
soy, peanuts and mushrooms

A

valine

92
Q

____ deficiency is seen in people with
hypoglycemia, fatigue, levels of viral infections, and
elevated insulin levels.

A

Alanine

93
Q

People with hypoglycemia, anemia, chronic fatigue
syndrome and viral infections are deficient in this
amino acid.

A

Glycine

94
Q

Source of _____ are red meat, garlic,
onions, eggs, yogurt, soy grains, lentils,
and some seeds

A

Methionine

95
Q

Usually the residue at the β-turn in β-pleated
sheets

A

Proline

96
Q

• _____ deficiency is seen in people
with chronic fatigue syndrome, alcoholism,
and anxiety

A

Glutamine

97
Q

Has an imidazole ring that offers buffering at
physiologic pH to protein

A

Histidine

98
Q

Is a decarboxylated to histamine (a vasodilator)

A

Histidine

99
Q

A vasodilator

A

Histamine

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