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20 Standard Amino Acid Flashcards
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20 Standard Amino Acid Flashcards Flashcards - 20 Questions
What is the simplest amino acid?
Glycine
Which amino acid is commonly known for its role in collagen structure?
Proline
Which amino acid helps in synthesizing neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline?
Tyrosine
What is the amino acid that is responsible for the bitter taste in some plant-based foods?
Phenylalanine
Which amino acid is essential for the production of creatine in the body?
Arginine
What is the amino acid that plays a key role in the formation of collagen and elastin?
Lysine
Which amino acid is important for the immune function and antioxidant defense in the body?
Glutamine
What is the amino acid that acts as a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin?
Tryptophan
Which amino acid is essential for the synthesis of proteins and DNA repair?
Histidine
What is the amino acid that is commonly found in green tea and may have various health benefits?
Theanine
Which amino acid is important for the formation of hemoglobin and oxygen transport?
Valine
What is the amino acid that is a major component of glutathione, an important antioxidant?
Cysteine
Which amino acid is essential for the synthesis of carnitine, important for fatty acid metabolism?
Methionine
What is the amino acid that is abundant in eggs and dairy products and essential for growth?
Leucine
Which amino acid is important for collagen synthesis and wound healing in the body?
Proline
What is the amino acid that plays a crucial role in neurotransmission and muscle function?
Glutamate
Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide, a signaling molecule?
Arginine
What is the amino acid that is essential for the formation of elastin and collagen structure?
Lysine
Which amino acid is important for the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and DNA?
Histidine
What is the amino acid that is classified as a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)?
Valine
Summary of 20 Standard Amino Acid Flashcards Flashcards
Study these concepts:
- What is the simplest amino acid? - Glycine
- Which amino acid is commonly known for its role in collagen structure? - Proline
- Which amino acid helps in synthesizing neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline? - Tyrosine
- What is the amino acid that is responsible for the bitter taste in some plant-based foods? - Phenylalanine
- Which amino acid is essential for the production of creatine in the body? - Arginine
- What is the amino acid that plays a key role in the formation of collagen and elastin? - Lysine
- Which amino acid is important for the immune function and antioxidant defense in the body? - Glutamine
- What is the amino acid that acts as a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin? - Tryptophan
- Which amino acid is essential for the synthesis of proteins and DNA repair? - Histidine
- What is the amino acid that is commonly found in green tea and may have various health benefits? - Theanine
- Which amino acid is important for the formation of hemoglobin and oxygen transport? - Valine
- What is the amino acid that is a major component of glutathione, an important antioxidant? - Cysteine
- Which amino acid is essential for the synthesis of carnitine, important for fatty acid metabolism? - Methionine
- What is the amino acid that is abundant in eggs and dairy products and essential for growth? - Leucine
- Which amino acid is important for collagen synthesis and wound healing in the body? - Proline
- What is the amino acid that plays a crucial role in neurotransmission and muscle function? - Glutamate
- Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide, a signaling molecule? - Arginine
- What is the amino acid that is essential for the formation of elastin and collagen structure? - Lysine
- Which amino acid is important for the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and DNA? - Histidine
- What is the amino acid that is classified as a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)? - Valine
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