An Amino Acid That Is Not Necessary in the Diet

question 41

Multiple Choice

An amino acid that is not necessary in the diet is called a ________.

• A) limiting amino acid
• B) essential amino acid
• C) complete amino acid
• D) nonessential amino acid
• E) incomplete amino acid

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The sales level at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.

Margin of Safety

This metric calculates how much sales can decline before a business reaches its breakeven point.

Total Contribution Margin

The total amount remaining from sales revenue after all variable costs are deducted, used to cover fixed costs and profit.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before the business incurs a loss.