All of the Nonessential Amino Acids Can Be Synthesized in the Body

question 31

Multiple Choice

All of the nonessential amino acids can be synthesized in the body by transamination, using an amino group from

• A)glutamate.
• B)α-ketoglutarate.
• C)pyruvate.
• D)oxaloacetate.
• E)lactic acid.

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