Glycine, molecular model
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Glycine, molecular model
Glycine. Molecular model of the amino acid glycine. Its chemical formula is C2.H5.N.O2. Atoms are represented as balls and are colour- coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (dark blue). Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Glycine has the simplest molecular structure of the amino acids. Glycine is a non-essential amino acid; it can be synthesised by the body and so does not need to come from the diet. Glycine is an important neurotransmitter, plays a large role in metabolism, and is integral to the formation of haemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying pigment in human blood). It is also used to synthesise adenine and guanine, two of the crucial molecules that make up an organisms genetic material
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This print showcases the molecular model of glycine, a fundamental amino acid. The intricate structure is beautifully depicted with atoms represented as color-coded balls: blue for carbon, gold for hydrogen, red for oxygen, and dark blue for nitrogen. Glycine holds the distinction of having the simplest molecular composition among all amino acids. As a non-essential amino acid, glycine can be synthesized by our bodies and does not necessarily need to be obtained through diet. However, its significance goes beyond being a building block of proteins. Glycine plays crucial roles in various biological processes such as acting as an important neurotransmitter and contributing to metabolism regulation. Moreover, this remarkable compound is integral to the formation of hemoglobin - the vital pigment responsible for transporting oxygen in human blood. Furthermore, glycine serves as a key component in synthesizing adenine and guanine; two essential molecules that form an organism's genetic material. Through this stunning artwork created using ball-and-stick models and cut-outs representing individual molecules, Science Photo Library invites us into the fascinating world of biochemistry. This image encapsulates both scientific precision and artistic beauty while shedding light on the multifaceted nature of glycine's role within our bodies.
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