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Essential Amino Acids Functions Flashcards

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1
Q
  • Complex amino acid found at the catalytics (Active) sites of proteins an enzymes
  • amine-containing side chain
A

Arginine

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2
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Role in
- cell division
- healing of wounds
- stimulation of protein synthesis
- release of hormones

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Arginine

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3
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Req for generation of urea and synthesis of creatine

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Arginine

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4
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  • Has imidazole side chain
  • basic amino acid
A

Histidine

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5
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Source of carbon atoms in the synthesis of purines

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Histidine

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6
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Histamine stimulates the secretion of a digestive enzyme —

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Gastrin

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7
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  • help grow and repair body tissues
  • maintain myelin sheaths
  • manufacture RBC and WBC
  • protect body from heavy metal toxicity
  • stimulate secretion of gastric
  • acts as catalytic site
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Histidine

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8
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  • help maintain, repair, heal muscle tissues, skin, bones
  • hemoglobin formation
  • regulate blood glucose
  • maintain energy levels
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Isoleucine

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9
Q

Amino acids that are included in the group of branched-chain amino acids

A

Valine
Isoleucine
Leucine

(VIL)

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10
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Second most common amino acid

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Leucine

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11
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For optimal growth of infants and nitrogen balance of adults

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Leucine

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12
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Function of LEUCINE in conjunction w isoleucine and valine

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  • helps in healing of muscle tissue, skin, and bones
  • lowers blood glucose
  • aids in recovery from surgery
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13
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  • basic ph
  • has net positive charge
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Lysine

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14
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  • Helps in absorption and conversation of calcium
  • formation of collagen
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Lysine

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15
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Role in
- production of antibodies
- lowers triglyceride levels
- proper growth and bone development in children
- maintain proper nitrogen balance in adults

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Lysine

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16
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Helps initiate translation of mRNA — first amino acid incorporated into the N-terminal position

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Methionine

17
Q

Source of sulfur

A

Methionine
Cysteine

18
Q
  • assist in breakdown of fats
  • detoxify lead and other heavy metals
  • diminish muscle weakness
  • prevents brittle hair
A

Methionine

19
Q

Reacts with ATP to contribute to the synthesis of epinephrine and choline

A

Methionine

20
Q

Non polar amino acid - due to hydrophobic nature of benzyl side chain

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Phenylalanine

21
Q
  • promotes alertness and vitality
  • elevates mood
  • decreases pain
  • aids in memory and learning
A

Phenylalanine

22
Q

Treat arthritis and depression

A

Phenylyalanine

23
Q
  • Used by brain to produce norepinephrine
  • interferes w production of serotonin
  • uses an active transport channel to cross blood-brain barrier
A

Phenylalanine

24
Q

-Part composition of aspartame - natural sweetener
- plays a key role in biosynthesis of other amino acids

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Phenylalanine

25
Q

Alcohol-containing amino aid important in formation of protein, collagen, elastin, and tooth enamel

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Threonine

26
Q

Important in production of neurotransmitters and health of nervous system

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Threonine

27
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  • Helps maintain proper protein balance
  • aids liver function, metabolism, and assimilation
A

Threonine

28
Q

Formed from proteins during digestion by the action of proteolytic enzymes

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Tryptophan

29
Q

Precursor for serotonin and melatonin

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Tryptophan

30
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  • natural relaxant
  • helps alleviate insomnia
  • soothes anxiety
  • reduces depression
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Tryptophan

31
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  • used in treatment of migraine headaches
  • aids in weight control by reducing apetite
  • helps control hyperactivity in children
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Tryptophan

32
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Branched chain amino acid that is a constituent of fibrous protein

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Valine

33
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  • needed for muscle metabolism and coordination
  • tissue repair
  • maintenance of nitrogen balance
A

Valine

34
Q

Used by muscle tissue as an energy source

A

Valine

35
Q

used in treatments for
-muscle, mental, and emotional problems
- anxiety
- liver and gallbladder disease

A

Valine

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