During protein formation, if an essential amino acid is missing, the remaining amino acids are converted into:
A) glucose.
B) protein with missing amino acids.
C) fat.
D) protein that is then stored in the liver.
E) a and c
Question 2
What is the consequence if an essential amino acid is missing in the diet?
A) Protein formation stops.
B) The protein will be made using another amino acid in place of the missing one.
C) The body will substitute different sugars in place of the missing amino acid.
D) The body will substitute a nonessential amino acid in place of the missing amino acid.
E) Protein formation continues.