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Acidic Amino Acids: Structure, Importance and Metabolism

The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Acidic Amino Acids. The acidic amino acids are: 1. Aspartic Acid (α-amino-succinic acid). 2. Glutamic Acid (α-amino glutaric acid). Structure: Biological Importance of Acidic Amino Acids : 1. These amino acids are nonessential and readily synthesized in the body. 2. These are metabolically the most reactive of the amino acids. [...]

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Amino Acids: Biosynthesis and Catabolism | Protein Metabolism

In this article we will discuss about the Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Amino Acids. Biosynthesis of Amino Acids: Plants and bacteria can form all 22 amino acids from amphibolic intermediates. But humans and other animals cannot synthesize some of these. Therefore, these are supplied by the diet and are termed nutritionally essential amino acids. The re­mainders are synthesized in the [...]

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Metabolic Pathways for Intermediary Metabolism (3 Pathways)

The following points highlight the three main metabolic pathways for intermediary metabolism. The metabolic pathways are: 1. Carbohydrate Metabolism 2. Lipid Metabolism 3. Amino Acid Metabolism. Metabolic Pathway # 1. Carbohydrate Metabolism: a. Pyruvate and lactate are formed in the mammalian cells as a result of the oxida­tion of glucose by glycolysis. b. Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of cells [...]

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