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Awilson837

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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
  e. The essential and nonessential amino acids from dietary intake that are available for protein synthesis

Question 2

Which of the following may be used to determine protein utilization?
 
  a. Calorimetry
  b. Nitrogen balance
  c. Amino acid pool
  d. Supplementary value
  e. Body mass index


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trampas

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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