BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Our bodies can synthesize some of the essential amino acids we need, but where do we get the ones we cannot synthesize?
A
eating animal protein
B
taking a supplement
C
eating plant protein
D
drinking plenty of water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The best sources of essential amino acids are animal proteins such as meat, eggs, and poultry. However, some plant foods, such as the soy products edamame and tofu, contain all nine essential amino acids. This means they are “complete” sources of protein ( 2, 3 ).

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Amino acids are involved in many important roles in your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Essential amino acids are those you cannot manufacture. Because you lack the enzymes necessary to create them from other biological molecules, you must supply them from your diet each day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Of total 20 amino acids, 9 amino acids cannot be synthesized in our bodies and we need to take them in through our diets. These are called essential or indispensable amino acids. Essential amino acids are: Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan and Valine.

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