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What is this amino acid?
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Alanine (Ala)
Hydrophobic amino acid Nonpolar, Aliphatic side chains |
This provides a pathway by which muscles release this amino acid to the liver, delivering both a gluconeogenic substrate (pyruvate) and an amino group for urea synthesis
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What amino acid is this?
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Arginine (Arg)
Hydrophilic amino acid Positively charged R groups |
This combined with oxygen produces nitric oxide + citrulline
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