Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Supplies of amino acids that accumulate in the blood and cells are called amino acid pools.

2. Protein synthesis is regulated by genes.

3. Excess plant protein (not animal protein) is converted to muscle.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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