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Which type of amino acids must be obtained through the diet?
Which type of amino acids must be obtained through the diet?
- Non-essential amino acids
- Essential amino acids (correct)
- Glutamic acid and proline
- Alanine and serine
How many essential amino acids are there?
How many essential amino acids are there?
- 11
- 8
- 10
- 9 (correct)
Which process involves the synthesis of proteins in cells?
Which process involves the synthesis of proteins in cells?
- Glycolysis
- Protein synthesis (correct)
- Glycogenesis
- Mitosis
Which amino acid is considered non-essential?
Which amino acid is considered non-essential?
Where do non-essential amino acids come from?
Where do non-essential amino acids come from?
What is the function of proteins in the body?
What is the function of proteins in the body?
What is the primary role of amino acids in the body?
What is the primary role of amino acids in the body?
Which biological processes rely on the synthesis of new proteins?
Which biological processes rely on the synthesis of new proteins?
Disruptions in the absorption or transport of proteins can lead to what type of health problems?
Disruptions in the absorption or transport of proteins can lead to what type of health problems?
How can amino acids be utilized as an energy source?
How can amino acids be utilized as an energy source?
What is the metabolic fate of proteins in the body?
What is the metabolic fate of proteins in the body?
Which of the following is a key function of new proteins in the body?
Which of the following is a key function of new proteins in the body?
What does the term 'limiting amino acid' refer to?
What does the term 'limiting amino acid' refer to?
Why is identifying the limiting amino acid in a protein source important?
Why is identifying the limiting amino acid in a protein source important?
What happens if a protein source is deficient in one or more essential amino acids?
What happens if a protein source is deficient in one or more essential amino acids?
How does combining different plant protein sources help create complete proteins?
How does combining different plant protein sources help create complete proteins?
In what scenario would an amino acid become temporarily essential?
In what scenario would an amino acid become temporarily essential?
Why might lysine be considered the limiting amino acid in a protein source?
Why might lysine be considered the limiting amino acid in a protein source?
