AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ENZYMES AND METABOLISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Essential amino acids ____ .
A
examples are glutamate and glutamine
B
needs to be consumed to fulfill our requirements
C
is already being produced in our body
D
is needed by E.coli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nine of these amino acids are called essential amino acids. Essential amino acids must be consumed through the food you eat. Essential amino acids can be found in a variety of foods, including beef, eggs and dairy.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are nine essential amino acids, which you must get through your diet-histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. They’re vital for functions throughout your body, including protein synthesis, tissue repair, and nutrient absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amino acids are required for the synthesis of body protein and other important nitrogen-containing compounds, such as creatine, peptide hormones, and some neurotransmitters. Although allowances are expressed as protein, a the biological requirement is for amino acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Without them your body’s ability to grow and to repair itself is impaired, so ideally you should consume them every day. Knowing which foods provide all or some of the essential amino acids helps you make sure you body gets adequate amounts.

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