Nine of the 20 amino acids are considered essential because they ...

[lb_gilbert]

Nine of the 20 amino acids are considered essential because they
 
  a. contain sulfur.
  b. are found only in animal proteins.
  c. cannot be manufactured by the body.
  d. are the only amino acids used to make body proteins.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe protein deficiency. What other deficiency would the nurse expect to find in this client?
 
  A) Selenium B) Sulfur C) Chromium D) Molybdenum

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Answer to Question 1

C
These amino acids are considered essential because they cannot be manufactured by the body and must be eaten in food. Some amino acids do contain sulfur, but this is not related to them being essential or nonessential. Essential amino acids are found in both animal and plant proteins. All amino acids, essential and nonessential, are used to make body proteins.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The major source of inorganic sulfate is body protein turnover of methionine and cysteine. The need for sulfur is met when the intake of sulfur amino acids is adequate. A sulfur deficiency is likely only when protein deficiency is severe.

[lb_gilbert]

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