Which amino acids can be deaminated? Three amino acids can be deaminated directly: glutamate (catalysed by glutamate dehydrogenase), glycine (catalysed by glycine oxidase) and serine (catalysed by serine dehydrogenase). What 2 monomers must be deaminated? Amino acids must be deaminated before entering any of the pathways of glucose catabolism: theRead More →
The FASEB/LSRO report on the safety of amino acids as dietary supplements concluded the following: There is no nutritional rationale to the use of amino acids as dietary supplements, and such a practice can be dangerous. Supplemental amino acids are used for pharmacological rather than nutritional purposes. What are theRead More →
Hydrophilic amino acids have oxygen and nitrogen atoms, which can form hydrogen bonds with water. These atoms have an unequal distribution of electrons, creating a polar molecule that can interact and form hydrogen bonds with water. Which amino acid would most likely participate in hydrogen bonds? Is this amino acidRead More →
Carbohydrates are used by the body for energy and structural support in cell walls of plants and exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans. They are made of smaller subunits called monosaccharides. Monosaccharides have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. What is the chain of subunits called? Most macromolecules areRead More →
Three of the most commonly mentioned risks of long-term amino acid supplementation are nausea, headache, and pain. Amino acid supplements can impact your blood sugar levels. This means that you should avoid them before and after surgery. Many experts advise against taking supplements that contain a single amino acid. DoRead More →
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) ribonucleic acid (RNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) transfer RNA (tRNA) ribosomal RNA (rRNA) What is one example of a nucleic acid? Two examples of nucleic acids include deoxyribonucleic acid (better known as DNA) and ribonucleic acid (better known as RNA). These molecules are composed of long strands ofRead More →