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Amino acids are linked together through the process of translation, the making of a protein. When translation occurs, mRNA recruits tRNA that has complementary amino acids to the ribosome. The tRNA goes through the three sites on the ribosome and the amino acids will be joined together by a peptide bond at the peptidyl-tRNA molecure site. As the tRNA reaches the terminal site it dispatches from the amino acid and takes off to find new corresponding amino acids, while the previous amino acid is joined to other amino acids by the peptide bonds, forming a protein altogether.
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Condensation(removal of a water molecule) links amino acids together to form chains called polypeptides. Protein synthesis possibly? Technically what forms the actual bond between the amino acids is dehydration, where an enzyme binds to the amino acids, and removes any H2O, and thus a bond is formed.
Condensation(removal of a water molecule) links amino acids together to form chains called polypeptides. Protein synthesis possibly? Technically what forms the actual bond between the amino acids is dehydration, where an enzyme binds to the amino acids, and removes any H2O, and thus a bond is formed.
Proteins are made of Amino Acid "polymers" where each amino acid is like a link in a (polymer) chain. When you eat proteins your digestion system breaks them down into amino acids. The amino acids (flexible building blocks) are then absorbed into your body, and they are used to build (assemble) your proteins.
Essential amino acids are converted to non-essential amino acids through the process of transamination in the liver. This process involves the transfer of an amino group from an essential amino acid to a keto acid, producing a non-essential amino acid and a new keto acid. The non-essential amino acids can then be used in the synthesis of proteins or other important molecules in the body.
ATP plays a crucial role in the process of charging tRNAs with amino acids by providing the energy needed for this process to occur. ATP is used to activate the amino acids before they are attached to the tRNA molecules, ensuring that the correct amino acid is added to the tRNA. This helps in the accurate and efficient translation of genetic information into proteins.
When amino acids are not used for protein synthesis, they can be used as an energy source through a process called catabolism. Excess amino acids can also be converted into other molecules such as glucose or fatty acids for energy storage or other metabolic processes. Some amino acids can also be used as precursors for the synthesis of important molecules in the body, such as neurotransmitters or hormones.
Excess amino acids in the body are typically converted into energy or stored as fat. The body processes them by breaking them down through a process called deamination, where the amino group is removed and converted into ammonia, which is then converted into urea and excreted through the urine. The remaining carbon skeleton of the amino acid can be used for energy or stored as fat.
The process of breaking down proteins into individual amino acids is called protein degradation. These amino acids are then used to synthesize new proteins through a process called protein synthesis. This cycle of protein degradation and synthesis is important for maintaining cellular homeostasis and meeting the body's demand for specific proteins.
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Amino acids are used instead of glucose for energy production during prolonged fasting or starvation when glucose levels are low. Amino acids can be converted into glucose through a process known as gluconeogenesis to maintain blood sugar levels and provide energy to cells.
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Well it is used for things that require amino plastic -.-