Fuction Flashcards
1
Q
- converted into the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
- serves as a precursor for other important molecules like tyrosine
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Phenylalanine (phe)
2
Q
- muscle building
A
Leucine (leu)
3
Q
- acts as a precursor for other important molecules like cysteine, carnitine, and creatine
- plays a role in detoxification processes in the body
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methionine (meth)
4
Q
- helps maintain proper nitrogen balance in the body
A
valine(val)
5
Q
- metabolism of fats and fatty acids
A
Serine (ser)
6
Q
- involved in the structure and stability of proteins
- an important component of collagen, the main structural protein in connective tissues
A
Proline (pro)
7
Q
- essential for the production of antibodies and enzymes
-plays a role in the metabolism of fats and the formation of collagen and elastin
A
Threonine (thr)
8
Q
- synthesis and metabolism of amino acids and glucose
A
Alanine (ala)
9
Q
- important for the synthesis of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
- involved in the production of thyroid hormones and the pigment melanin
A
Tyrosine (tyr)
10
Q
- synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and histamine
-involved in maintaining the pH balance in the body
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Histidine (his)
11
Q
- is important for protein synthesis, immune function, and maintaining the integrity of the intestinal lining
- precursor for other amino acids and neurotransmitters
A
Glutamine (gln)
12
Q
- protein synthesis and the metabolism of ammonia
- involved in the formation of glycoproteins
A
Asparagine (asn)
13
Q
-plays a role in collagen formation, hormone production, and immune function
- calcium absorption and collagen synthesis
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Lysine (lys)
14
Q
- production of other amino acids and neurotransmitters
-energy metabolism.
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Aspartic Acid (asp)
15
Q
- an important neurotransmitter in the brain and is involved in protein synthesis and energy metabolism
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Glutamic Acid (glu)
