LIFESCI 2N03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Splanchnic, Wicket-Keeper, Red Meat

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Valine, leucine, isoleucine - branch chain amino acids. Enzymes (carbonic anhydrase) and hormones (adh) are proteins. ** be able to list 5 roles of protein in the body for exam. An amino acid that can be synthesized in the body is called dispensable or non- essential amino acid. One of the 9 amino acids that the body can"t make is called indispensible or essential amino acid. An amino acid that is normally non-essential in certain circumstances may be conditionally essentially. Some people with phenylketonuria - tyrosine is conditionally is essential. Pvt tim hll - how to remember the essential amino acids. Amino acids must transport into intestinal cells to get into the blood and portal vein. As our muscle is broken down, we need to balance this with protein synthesis. Nitrogen excretion (with urea, our liver converts ammonia to urea) Could be used to make neurotransmitters (tyr -> epi)