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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in living organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in living organisms?
- Antibodies
- Energy storage (correct)
- Structural components of body tissues
- Enzymes
What is the main source of amino acids in the amino acid pool?
What is the main source of amino acids in the amino acid pool?
- Catabolism of non-protein nitrogenous compounds
- Anabolism of non-essential amino acids
- Degradation of endogenous proteins
- Digestion and absorption of dietary proteins (correct)
What are the three routes through which the amino acid pool is depleted?
What are the three routes through which the amino acid pool is depleted?
- Catabolism of dietary proteins, anabolism of non-essential amino acids, and catabolism
- Catabolism of dietary proteins, anabolism of non-protein nitrogenous compounds, and catabolism
- Anabolism of body proteins, anabolism of non-essential amino acids, and catabolism
- Anabolism of body proteins, anabolism of non-protein nitrogenous compounds, and catabolism (correct)
What happens to the amino acid pool when body proteins are synthesized?
What happens to the amino acid pool when body proteins are synthesized?
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What is the function of the amino acid pool in the body?
What is the function of the amino acid pool in the body?
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