Multiple Choice
Which element below is considered a trace mineral?
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24. Metabolism and Nutrition
Essential Amino Acids
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How many essential amino acids must be obtained through the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the human body?
A
11
B
8
C
9
D
10
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Understand the concept of essential amino acids: These are amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through dietary sources.
Recall that there are 20 standard amino acids that make up proteins in the human body.
Differentiate between essential and non-essential amino acids: Essential amino acids must be consumed through the diet, while non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body.
Identify the number of essential amino acids: Research and confirm the number of amino acids that are classified as essential.
Conclude that there are 9 essential amino acids that must be obtained through the diet, as the human body cannot synthesize them.
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