Term
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Definition
Gly
G
Not Essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Ala
A
Not essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Val
V
Essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Leu
L
Essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Ile
I
Essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
| What is the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid? |
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Definition
| Both essential and nonessential amino acids are required for healthy growth and development. However, humans cannot manufacture any of the 9 essential amino acids, which must be obtained from our diet. We can manufacture the 11 nonessential amino acids. |
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Term
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Definition
Met
M
Essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Pro
P
Not essential
Hydrophobic |
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Term
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Definition
Ser
S
Not essential
Polar uncharged |
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Term
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Definition
Thr
T
Essential
Polar uncharged |
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Term
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Definition
Asn
N
Not essential
Polar uncharged |
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Term
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Definition
Gln
Q
Not essential
Polar uncharged |
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Term
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Definition
Cys
C
Not essential
Polar uncharged |
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Term
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Definition
Phe
F
Essential
Hydrophobic aromatic |
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Term
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Definition
Tyr
Y
Not essential
Hydrophobic aromatic |
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Term
|
Definition
Trp
W
Essential
Hydrophobic aromatic |
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Term
|
Definition
Lys
K
Essential
Polar charged |
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Term
|
Definition
Arg
R
Not essential
Polar charged |
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Term
|
Definition
His
H
Not essential
Polar charged |
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Term
| Aspartate (Aspartic Acid) |
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Definition
Asp
D
Not essential
Polar charged |
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Term
| Glutamate (Glutamic Acid) |
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Definition
Glu
E
Not essential
Polar charged |
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