Which of the Following Statements Concerning Arginine Is True

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning arginine is true ?

• A) Arginine is only marginally an essential amino acid, since it is made in the urea cycle.
• B) Aspartic acid is the main amino acid precursor for the carbon chain in arginine.
• C) Lysine could substitute for arginine as a dietary source for arginine.
• D) Arginine is only essential in adults.

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