Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that are the building blocks of protein. There are 20 different amino acids that humans use to build and repair tissues, such as muscles, bones, skin, and hair, and to synthesize enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and other important molecules. Amino acids also play a vital role in metabolism, energy production, and immune function.

Examples of Amino Acids

Some examples of amino acids include:

• Alanine
• Arginine
• Asparagine
• Aspartic acid
• Cysteine
• Glutamic acid
• Glutamine
• Glycine
• Histidine
• Isoleucine
• Leucine
• Lysine
• Methionine
• Phenylalanine
• Proline
• Serine
• Threonine
• Tryptophan
• Tyrosine
• Valine

Synonyms for Amino Acids

Some synonyms for amino acids include:

• Proteinogenic amino acids
• Building blocks of protein
• Essential amino acids
• Non-essential amino acids

Related Terms

• Protein
• Enzymes
• Hormones
• Antibodies
• Metabolism
• Energy production
• Immune function