Amino Acids - Classification

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Description

Individual Amino Acids are usually classified according to whether they must form an essential part of the diet or not;  and are also classified according to their chemical structure.

 

Groups of Amino Acids

 Amino Acids - Acidic

 Amino Acids - Basic

 Amino Acids - Branched Chain

 Amino Acids - Essential

 Amino Acids - Glucogenic

 Amino Acids - Ketogenic

 Amino Acids - Large Neutral

 Amino Acids - Non Essential

 Amino Acids - Sulfur-Containing

 Amino Acids - Urea Cycle

 

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