The 20 Amino Acids (Woot-Woot)
All 20 amino acids walked through one by one — phonetic respellings (LOO-seen, TIE-roh-seen, GLY-seen) so kids learn the sounds, paired with what each one builds or does in the body.
LOO-seen, eye-so-LOO-seen, VAY-leen - they're a team, Building muscles strong, living out the dream! LIE-seen helps your bones grow tall and bright, Makes your skin and hair look just right!
Meh-THIGH-oh-neen helps start each protein new, Cleans up toxins, helps your body through! THREE-oh-neen helps fight off germs and colds, Keeps your immune system strong and bold!
TRIP-toe-fan helps you sleep at night, Makes you feel happy, calm and bright! Fen-ill-AL-ah-neen helps your brain think clear, Sends messages that help you hear!
HISS-tih-deen helps your tummy digest, Fights allergies so you feel your best! ARE-jih-neen helps your blood flow free, Growing strong as you can be!
SISS-teen makes your hair grow long, Protects your cells and keeps them strong! TIE-roh-seen keeps your body's energy right, Helps you stay alert and bright!
GLY-seen is tiny, helps you rest, Calms you down when you're stressed! AL-ah-neen gives you energy to play, Keeps your muscles moving every day!
SAIR-een helps you remember and learn, Builds your cells at every turn! PRO-leen heals cuts and scrapes, Keeps your body in good shape!
Ah-SPAR-tate and GLOO-tah-mate help your brain, Send messages through every vein! Ah-SPAR-ah-jeen and GLOO-tah-meen too, Keep your body fighting through!
Twenty amino acids, building blocks so small, Making all our proteins, we need them all! Some we eat in food, some our bodies make, Working hard together for our sake!