An amino acid pool refers to
a) excess amino acids that are excreted in the urine.
b) amino acids in body tissues and fluids that are available for protein synthesis.
c) amino acids that are able to cross the blood-brain barrier and are used to nourish neurons.
d) Amino acids that can be converted into glucose.
Ans: b) amino acids in body tissues and fluids that are available for protein synthesis.
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