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Chapter 4 - Amino Acids Flashcards

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is helpful in maintaining the proper cell growth, and its function, and it also plays a vital role in healing wounds. It acts as a neurotransmitter.

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Glycine

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Gly

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Glycine

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G

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Glycine

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functions by removing toxins from our body and in the production of glucose and other amino acids.

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Alanine

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Ala

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Alanine

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A

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Alanine

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acts as an important component in promoting muscle growth.

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Valine

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Val

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Valine

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V

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Valine

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is involved in promoting protein synthesis and growth hormones.

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Leucine

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Leu

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Leucine

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L

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Leucine

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plays a vital role in the formation of haemoglobin, stimulating the pancreas to synthesize insulin, and transporting oxygen from the lungs to the various parts.

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Isoleucine

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Ile

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Isoleucine

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I

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Isoleucine

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is used in the treatment of kidney stones, maintaining healthy skin and also used in controlling invade of pathogenic bacteria.

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Methionine

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Met

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Methionine

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M

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Methionine

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is mainly involved in the repairing of the tissues in the formation of collagen, preventing the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) and in the regeneration of new skin.

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Proline

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Pro

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Proline

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P

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Proline

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helps in maintaining a healthy nervous system and in boosting memory power.

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Phenylalanine

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Phe

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Phenylalanine

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F

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Phenylalanine

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is involved in the production of vitamin B3 and serotonin hormones. This serotonin hormone plays a vital role in maintaining our appetite, regulating sleep and boosting our moods.

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Tryptophan

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Trp

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Tryptophan

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W

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Tryptophan

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helps in promoting muscle growth and in the synthesis of immune system proteins.

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Serine

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Ser

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Serine

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S

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Serine

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helps in promoting the functions of the immune system.

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Threonine

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Thr

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Threonine

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T

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Threonine

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acts as an antioxidant and provides resistance to our body; it is important for making collagen. It affects the texture and elasticity of the skin

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Cysteine

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Cys

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Cysteine

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C

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Cysteine

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plays a vital role in the production of the thyroid hormones -T3 and T4, in synthesizing a class of neurotransmitters and melanin, which are natural pigments found in our eyes, hair, and skin.

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Tyrosine

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Tyr

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Tyrosine

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Tyr

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Tyrosine

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Y

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Tyrosine

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is mainly involved in the transportation of nitrogen into our body cells, formations of purines and pyrimidine for the synthesis of DNA, the development of the nervous system and improving our body stamina.

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Asparagine

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Asn

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Asparagine

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N

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Asparagine

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promotes a healthy brain function and is necessary for the synthesis of nucleic acids – DNA and RNA.

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Glutamine

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Gln

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Glutamine

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Q

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Glutamine

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plays a major role in metabolism and in promoting the synthesis of other amino acids.

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Aspartic Acid

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Asp

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Aspartic Acid

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D

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Aspartic Acid

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acts as a neurotransmitter and is mainly involved in the development and functioning of the human brain.

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Glutamic Acid

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Glu

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Glutamic Acid

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E

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Glutamic Acid

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is necessary for promoting the formation of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes and in the development and fixation of calcium in bones.

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Lysine

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Lys

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Lysine

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K

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Lysine

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helps in promoting the synthesis of proteins and hormones, detoxification in the kidneys, healing wounds, and maintaining a healthy immune system.

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Arginine

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Arg

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Arginine

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R

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Arginine

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is involved in many enzymatic processes and in the synthesizing of both red blood cells (erythrocytes) and white blood cells (leukocytes).

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Histidine

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His

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Histidine

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H

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Histidine

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