aspartic
Protein building block
Aspartic appears almost exclusively in the phrase aspartic acid, one of the amino acids that make up proteins.
The name comes from asparagus, where the compound was first isolated.
Outside biochemistry, you're unlikely to encounter it.
Acidic amino acid
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
- proteinFolded amino chain
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
enzyme · substrate · biosynthesis · chirality · hydrolysis · side chain · residue · neurotransmitter
Amino group biochemical exchange
- citric acid cycleAerobic respiration's central pathway
- malateMalic acid salt
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- cytosolCell's internal aqueous solution
Additive reducing bitterness
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
- supplementSomething added to complete
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
aspartate
Acidic amino acid
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
- proteinFolded amino chain
- peptideShort amino acid chain
polypeptide · enzyme · substrate · biosynthesis · chirality · hydrolysis · side chain · residue · neurotransmitter · excitatory
transamination
Amino group biochemical exchange
- citric acid cycleAerobic respiration's central pathway
- malateMalic acid salt
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
cytosol · glutamate · alpha-ketoglutarate · catabolism · anabolism
sweetener
Additive reducing bitterness
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
- supplementSomething added to complete
fermentation · coatings · biodegradable · pharmaceutical · synthesis