Lecture : Bio Notes 204 - Threonine
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Threonine is one of the 20 amino acids that make up proteins and is classified as an essential amino acid, meaning that it cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained through the diet. It has a hydroxyl (-oh) group in its side chain, which makes it a polar, uncharged amino acid. Threonine plays several important roles in the body. It is involved in protein synthesis, where it serves as a substrate for the formation of other important molecules. Threonine is also involved in the biosynthesis of glycine and serine, two other important amino acids. In addition to its role in protein synthesis, threonine is involved in several metabolic pathways in the body. It is a precursor to isoleucine and methionine, two other essential amino acids. Threonine is also involved in the synthesis of nucleotides, the building blocks of dna and rna. Threonine also plays a role in the immune system.
