Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)

• -I am a molecule that makes up collagen.
• I am a derived amino acid that has a unique secondary alpha amino group.
• Without me, your collagen fiber will not be strong enough.

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• I am a major compound found in rose oil.
• I am a molecule commonly used for rose perfumes.
• My odor protects plants by driving insects away.

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• I am a molecule that gives your yogurt a sour taste

• I am formed from anaerobic respiration of some microorganisms such as lactobacilli

• I am a molecule that causes muscle cramps

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• I am a non-essential amino acid that is needed to dispose-off excess ammonia
• I am also produced as a by-product in urea cycle
• I assist in metabolism and energy production by transporting NADH to your mitochondria which is used to produce ATP

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• I am a molecule that often goes with 3 phosphates to form your body’s energy
• I contain a ribose sugar and a purine base known as A
• I am also used to treat heart conditions such as tachycardia

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