Essential (indispensable) amino acids
A) is only found in animal products .
B) is needed only by growing infants and children.
C) is the amino acin the smallest supply in foods.
D) cannot by synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts to meet the body's needs.
Ans: D) cannot by synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts to meet the body's needs.
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