When an Essential Amino Acid Is Lacking in the Diet

question 22

Multiple Choice

When an essential amino acid is lacking in the diet,

• A) nonessential amino acids will be converted into the missing amino acid.
• B) protein synthesis will be limited.
• C) glucose will be converted into the missing amino acid.
• D) proteins will be made, but they will lack that particular amino acid.

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