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Science Clinic => Health Science => Topic started by: NguyenJ on Aug 21, 2018
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What is the amino acid pool?
a. The total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake
b. A measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis
c. The total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and excretion
d. A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake
Question 2
Which of the following is a feature of calcium supplements?
a. Common antacids are used as a source of calcium
b. The bioavailability of calcium from most supplements is significantly lower than from milk
c. There are large differences in the efficiency of calcium absorption from various supplements
d. The calcium in supplements made from oyster shell and bone meal is more absorbable than the calcium in calcium citrate and calcium lactate
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Answer to Question 1
d
Answer to Question 2
a