Nutrition

at a Glance

Sangita Sharma

Multiple Choice: Chapter 14 Proteins: Needs, sources, protein quality and complementation

Question 1. If an essential amino acid that is needed by cells to make a particular protein is unavailable in the body pool, the cells will:

A Omit that amino acid from the protein
B Substitute a similar amino acid
C Break down body protein to obtain it
D Synthesise the amino acid
E None of the above