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What elements make up proteins?
What elements make up proteins?
Which element is uniquely found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or fats?
Which element is uniquely found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or fats?
What is the role of amino acids in forming proteins?
What is the role of amino acids in forming proteins?
Which macronutrient provides energy and is composed of nitrogen?
Which macronutrient provides energy and is composed of nitrogen?
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In which of the following structures is nitrogen found?
In which of the following structures is nitrogen found?
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How many essential amino acids does the body need to obtain from dietary sources?
How many essential amino acids does the body need to obtain from dietary sources?
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What are amino acids that the body can produce on its own called?
What are amino acids that the body can produce on its own called?
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If the body is unable to create a nonessential amino acid, what category does it fall into?
If the body is unable to create a nonessential amino acid, what category does it fall into?
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How many amino acids can the body make on its own without needing to obtain them from food sources?
How many amino acids can the body make on its own without needing to obtain them from food sources?
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What happens when a nonessential amino acid becomes essential for the body?
What happens when a nonessential amino acid becomes essential for the body?
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