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Which type of amino acids can't be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from the diet?
Which type of amino acids can't be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from the diet?
- Semi-essential amino acids
- Essential amino acids (correct)
- Non-essential amino acids
- Amino acid derivatives
Which amino acids are formed in the body but not in sufficient amount for body requirements, especially in children?
Which amino acids are formed in the body but not in sufficient amount for body requirements, especially in children?
- Nonstandard amino acids
- Essential amino acids
- Non-essential amino acids
- Semi-essential amino acids (correct)
Which type of amino acids can be synthesized in the body?
Which type of amino acids can be synthesized in the body?
- Non-essential amino acids (correct)
- Essential amino acids
- Semi-essential amino acids
- Amino acid derivatives
Which of the following are metabolic intermediates in urea biosynthesis?
Which of the following are metabolic intermediates in urea biosynthesis?
Which amino acid derivatives act as neurotransmitters and mediate parts of the immune response?
Which amino acid derivatives act as neurotransmitters and mediate parts of the immune response?
What are essential amino acids and why are they important?
What are essential amino acids and why are they important?
What are semi-essential amino acids and how are they formed?
What are semi-essential amino acids and how are they formed?
What are non-essential amino acids and how are they different from essential and semi-essential amino acids?
What are non-essential amino acids and how are they different from essential and semi-essential amino acids?
What are nonstandard amino acids and what distinguishes them from other amino acids?
What are nonstandard amino acids and what distinguishes them from other amino acids?
What are amino acid derivatives and what important biological functions do they serve?
What are amino acid derivatives and what important biological functions do they serve?
