What is the primary reason essential amino acids must be obtained through diet?

Essential Amino Acids and Their Functions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are not found in any food sources.
They are only needed in small amounts.
They cannot be synthesized de novo in the body.
They are synthesized in the body.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amino acid is characterized by a benzene ring attached to an alanine backbone?
Leucine
Tryptophan
Phenylalanine
Valine
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amino acid is known for having a branched chain side chain in the form of a 'V'?
Histidine
Methionine
Isoleucine
Valine
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What mnemonic device is suggested for remembering essential amino acids?
Protein Power
Amino Chain
Essential Amino List
Private Tim Hall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under what condition does arginine become essential?
During childhood
During adulthood
When consuming plant-based diets
When on a high-protein diet
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cysteine becomes essential when there is a lack of which amino acid?
Tryptophan
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tyrosine becomes essential when there is a deficiency of which amino acid?
Leucine
Phenylalanine
Histidine
Valine
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