Exam 3: Basic Protein Lecture Flashcards
Definition
Organized complex of amino acids
Amino acid structure
C, H, N, O (sometimes S)
Amino acids vary by …?
- Amino acids vary by side chains
Branched chain amino acid unique metabolism allows them to be used for
Branched chain amino acid unique metabolism allows them to be used for energy by
muscle cells.
Which amino acids have sulfur in their branch chain?
Cysteine and Methionine
- _________ is most simple structure
- Glycine is most simple structure
2 amino acid chain
Dipeptide
3 amino acid chain
Tripeptide
usually many amino acids
Polypeptide
- Protein- usually 50+ or 100+
- Has polypeptide backbone chain
Amino acid classification
- Non-essential amino acids
- Essential amino acids
- Essential amino acids
produce by body yes or no?
can make some of it but dont make enough, need to
consume
PVT MT HILL
Phenylalanine, Valine, Tryptophan, Methionine, Threonine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine
What is a limiting amino acid?
A limiting amino acid is an essential amino acid that is present in the smallest amount relative to the body’s needs when consuming a particular food or protein source.
Alanine is a precursor of ———- and plays roll in ——— and ———-
Alanine is a precursor of pyruvate and plays a role in gluconeogenesis and amino
transport.
Arginine is a precursor of ——— and plays a role in ———-.
- Arginine is a precursor of creatine and plays a role in energy metabolism.
Cysteine is a precursor of ——- and
plays a role in———-
- Cysteine is a precursor of Glutathione (protects athletes from oxidative stress) and
plays a role in oxidation/reduction
Glutamine is a precursor of ——- and ——- and plays a role in ———- ———
- Glutamine is a precursor of purines and pyrimidines and plays a role in nucleic acids.
Lysine is a precursor of ——- and plays a role in —— transport.
- Lysine is a precursor of carnitine and plays a role in lipid transport.
Phenylalanine is a precursor of ———- and plays a role in ——— synthesis.
- Phenylalanine is a precursor of tyrosine (which plays a role in hormones) and plays a role in hormone synthesis.
Tryptophan is a precursor of ——— and plays a role in ————. It also is
a precursor of ——— which plays a role in vitamins. Protein classification
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- Tryptophan is a precursor of serotonin and plays a role in neurotransmitters. It also is
a precursor of niacin which plays a role in vitamins. Protein classification
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- Complete
- Incomplete (would not sustain life alone)