John suffers from allergic reactions like skin lesions and edema. He visits a doctor, and after a number of tests, it is found that John is deficient in the amino acid methionine. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely the reason for the amino acid deficiency?
A) Insufficient intake of methionine
B) Defective synthesis of methionine
C) Sporadic process of transamination
D) Inadequate intake of nonessential amino acids
A
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A) ?hyperthyroidism B) ?diabetes C) ?metabolic syndrome D) ?obesity
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A) D B) A C) E D) K
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