What Happens When the Diet Is Lacking an Essential Amino

question 25

Multiple Choice

What happens when the diet is lacking an essential amino acid? ​

• A)Proteins will be made but they will be limited in that particular amino acid.
• B)The body will synthesize it.
• C)A person's health will not be affected as long as carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate.
• D)Protein synthesis will be limited.
• E)Protein synthesis will stop.

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Definitions:

Lymph

A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, containing white blood cells and playing a key role in the body's immune response.

Plasma Proteins

Plasma proteins are a diverse group of proteins found in blood plasma, playing crucial roles in blood clotting, immune response, and transport of substances.

Albumin

A protein found in blood plasma, responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids.

Platelets

Small, disk-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are critical for blood clotting and wound healing.