Question

Choose the functions of amino acids (free or in a bound form):A. carriers of genetic information B. neurotransmitters C. enzyme components D. metabolic intermediates E. hormones

Answer 1

Answer: B. Neurotransmitters; C. Enzyme components; E. Hormones

Explanation: Aminoacids have a variety of functions because they can create proteins. These long and complex molecules perform important roles in different biological processes: they are responsible for the formation of enzymes and hormones. In neurotransmitters, the glutamate appears to be related to functions of the brain, like learning and memory. Other functions of the aminoacids are regeneration of muscular cells, have a role in imunology, growth of tissue, production of collagen and others.

Answer 2

Answer: the functions of amino acids includes: B. (neurotransmitters)C. (enzyme components) D. (metabolic intermediates) E. (hormones).

Explanation:

Amino acid is an organic compound that is made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen. They can exist in more than one form;

- as a bound form: they can combine into proteins or other substances by covalent linkage or by weak forces.

-as a free form : that is present in plasma as free unbound form.

Amino acid has the following functions;

- they aid in the transportation of neurotransmitters

- metabolic intermediates- most amino acids are converted to intermediates of the citric acid cycle or to pyruvate, which in turn can serve as precursors for gluconeogenesis.

- they are also the basic building blocks for enzymes and hormones.