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What is the primary function of alanine in metabolism?


✔✔ Alanine is involved in gluconeogenesis and serves as a source of energy for muscles.




Which amino acid is considered the precursor to dopamine?


✔✔ Tyrosine is considered the precursor to dopamine.




How does serine contribute to metabolic processes?


✔✔ Serine is involved in the synthesis of nucleotides and plays a role in phospholipid

metabolism.




What amino acid is crucial for nitrogen transport in the body?


✔✔ Glutamine is crucial for nitrogen transport in the body.




Which amino acid can be synthesized from phenylalanine?


✔✔ Tyrosine can be synthesized from phenylalanine.




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, What is the function of isoleucine in the body?


✔✔ Isoleucine is involved in muscle metabolism and energy production.




Which amino acid has a branched-chain structure?


✔✔ Leucine has a branched-chain structure.




What role does threonine play in protein synthesis?


✔✔ Threonine is important for the synthesis of proteins and the formation of glycoproteins.




Which amino acid is critical for blood clotting?


✔✔ Proline is critical for the stability of collagen, which is important for blood clotting.




How does the structure of glutamine differ from glutamate?


✔✔ Glutamine has an amide side chain, while glutamate has a carboxylic acid side chain.




What is the importance of valine in muscle health?


✔✔ Valine is essential for muscle growth and repair.




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