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Kevin Moore
on Oct 17, 2024
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When the amine (NH2) group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to ________.
A) lactate
B) glucose
C) ammonia
D) glycerol
E) urea
Amine Group
A functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen atoms, often found in amino acids.
Amino Acid
Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.
Ammonia
A colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, used in many industrial and cleaning products, which is toxic in high concentrations.
- Gain insight into the role of distinct nutritional components and their digestion and transformation within the human body.
- Establish the metabolic channels for proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, with an emphasis on both anabolism and catabolism.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the role of distinct nutritional components and their digestion and transformation within the human body.
- Establish the metabolic channels for proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, with an emphasis on both anabolism and catabolism.