this means that it cannot be synthesized by the organism and therefore must be part of its diet. amino acids, including tryptophan, act as building blocks in protein biosynthesis through the action of tryptophanyl trna synthetase.
Parent Term
Biochemical pathway
Parent Definition
A linked series of chemical reactions that occur in a defined order within or between organism cells, and lead to a known function or end product.
Other Metabolites Mapped to 'Tryptophan Metabolism'