Essential Amino Acids definitions Flashcards

Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the organism and must be obtained through diet.

Amino acids that can be synthesized by the organism and do not need to be consumed directly.

An amino acid sometimes considered essential due to its limited availability for protein synthesis.

An essential amino acid represented by 'tri' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'this' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'his' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'v' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'I' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'p' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'm' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'l' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

An essential amino acid represented by 'l' in the mnemonic 'try this, v I p, mol.'

A memory aid used to help memorize the list of essential amino acids.

The process by which cells build proteins, requiring all amino acids.

A compound into which arginine is often broken down, limiting its availability for proteins.