The main role of amino acids is as a substrate in protein synthesis (we will study protein synthesis in the advanced biochemistry course). However, some amino acids are precursors for other biosynthetic reactions. Describe several biosynthetic reactions that use amino acids as their precursors

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Section6.5: Health Effects And Recommended Intakes Of Protein
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Course : Biochemistry
Chapter : Amino acid metabolism


The main role of amino acids is as a substrate in protein synthesis (we will study protein synthesis in the advanced biochemistry course).
However, some amino acids are precursors for other biosynthetic reactions.

Describe several biosynthetic reactions that use amino acids as their precursors!

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