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PROTEINS (MOD 3) > USES/FUNCTIONS OF AMINO ACIDS > Flashcards

USES/FUNCTIONS OF AMINO ACIDS Flashcards

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Gln

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GLUTAMINE

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AA: W

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TRYPTOPHAN

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Trp

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TRYPTOPHAN

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Gly

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GLYCINE

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5
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AA: Y

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TYROSINE

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His

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HISTIDINE

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7
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Tyr

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TYROSINE

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AA: R

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ARGININE

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Thr

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THREONINE

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Val

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VALINE

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AA: P

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PROLINE

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Ile

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ISOLEUCINE

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Asp

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ASPARTIC ACID

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AA: V

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VALINE

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Leu

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LEUCINE

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Pro

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PROLINE

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15
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Lys

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LYSINE

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16
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AA: I

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ISOLEUCINE

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Arg

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ARGININE

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18
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AA: L

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LYSINE

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19
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Met

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METHIONINE

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20
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AA: D

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ASPARTIC ACID

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21
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AA: T

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THREONINE

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22
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Phe

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PHENYLALANINE

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23
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AA: K

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LYSINE

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AA: M

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METHIONINE

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25
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Ala

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ALANINE

26
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AA: H

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HISTIDINE

27
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AA: G

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GLYCINE

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Cys

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CYSTEINE

29
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lowers elevated blood sugar levels and increases growth hormone production

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Val, Ile, Leu

30
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D-phenylalanine is the natural form

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Phe

31
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AA: F

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PHENYLALANINE

32
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precursor for L-carathine which is essential for healthy nervous system function

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Lys

33
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May improve rigidity, walking disabilities, speech difficulties and depression associated with Parkinson’s disease

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Phe

34
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AA: A

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ALANINE

35
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for adequate absorption of calcium and bone development in children

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Lys

36
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Removes toxic substances released from breakdown of muscle protein during intensive exercise

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Ala

36
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AA: Q

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GLUTAMINE

36
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an antioxidant that helps in breakdown of fats and aids in reducing muscle degeneration

A

Met

37
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antioxidant (free radical scavenger), and has synergetic effect when taken with other antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium

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Cys

37
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AA: C

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CYSTEINE

38
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Helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver’s production of lecithin

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Met

39
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Promotes healthy brain function

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Gln

39
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Necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine)

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Trp

40
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reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys

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Met

40
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It is also necessary for the synthesis of RNA and DNA molecules

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Gln

41
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A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety and depression

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Trp

42
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a natural chelating agent for heavy metals and helps detoxify the body of these metals

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Met

42
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Important for the synthesis of red and white blood cells

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His

43
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Used to synthesized melatonin (5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine)

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Trp

44
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prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails

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Met

44
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a precursor for histamine which is good for sexual arousal and Improve blood flow

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His

45
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principle supplier of sulfur, which inactivates free radicals

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Met

45
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Component of skin and is beneficial for wound healing and acts as neurotransmitter

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Gly

45
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Can be metabolized to niacin Vit. B3 if needed

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Trp

46
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plays role in intracellular signaling

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Pro

47
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enhance energy, increase endurance, and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair

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Val, Ile, Leu

47
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plays role in blood vessel relaxation, stimulating and maintaining erection in men, production of ejaculate, and removal of excess ammonia from the body

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Arg

47
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Used to produce dopamine and norepinephrine, chemicals that promote alertness, elevate mood, decrease pain, aid in memory and learning, and reduce hunger and appetite

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Phe

48
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Enhances stamina, aids in removal of toxins and ammonia from the body, and beneficial in the synthesis of proteins involved in the immune system

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Asp

48
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Beneficial for healthy nervous system

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Phe

48
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Precursor of dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine

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Tyr

48
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It may be useful against depression and suppressing appetite

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Phe

49
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Promotes healthy thyroid functioning

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Tyr

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