17.5: Protein Metabolism
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Introduction
There are four protein metabolic pathways that will be covered in this section: Transamination -transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to another Deamination -removal of an amino group, normally from an amino acid. Gluconeogenesis -synthesis of glucose from a non-carbohydrate source. Protein Turnover/Degradation -liberation of amino acids from proteins.
Quick Overview of Protein Pathways, Cycles, Processes, or Reactions - names & definitions
A previous section described how proteins are synthesized. Thus, this section will focus on how proteins and amino acids are broken down. There are four protein metabolic pathways to remember:
- Deamination
- removal of an amino group, normally from an amino acid.
- Transamination
- transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to another
- Gluconeogenesis
- synthesis of glucose from a non-carbohydrate source.
- Protein Turnover/Degradation
- liberation of amino acids from proteins.
Let's pull it all together what you learned about 'protein metabolism'
Please watch this short video to help you remember: