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Which amino acid is conditionally essential when the body fails to supply enough phenylalanine?
Which amino acid is conditionally essential when the body fails to supply enough phenylalanine?
- Threonine
- Tyrosine (correct)
- Methionine
- Tryptophan
Which part of the protein molecule determines its size, shape, and electrical charge?
Which part of the protein molecule determines its size, shape, and electrical charge?
- Carboxylic acid
- Side chain (correct)
- Hydrogen atoms
- Amine group
Which organ denatures protein and cleaves peptide bonds with the help of gastric acid and pepsin?
Which organ denatures protein and cleaves peptide bonds with the help of gastric acid and pepsin?
- Small intestine
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Stomach (correct)
Which amino acid is a component of epinephrine and norepinephrine, and is involved in the production of melanin and thyroxine?
Which amino acid is a component of epinephrine and norepinephrine, and is involved in the production of melanin and thyroxine?
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Which type of protein is responsible for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body?
Which type of protein is responsible for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body?
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