What Happens If the Diet Is Lacking an Essential Amino

question 95

Multiple Choice

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

• A) The body cells will synthesize it.
• B) Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.
• C) Protein synthesis will be halted.
• D) Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one.

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Definitions:

Arterial Pressure

The pressure of the blood within the arteries, typically reflecting the force exerted by the heart when pumping blood through the arterial system.

Systolic Pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, representing the maximum pressure your heart exerts while beating.

Diastolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, representing the lower value in blood pressure readings.

Pulse Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, indicative of heart rate and cardiovascular health.