Which statement about proteins is incorrect?

a. Proteins form the building blocks of muscle, bone, hair, blood, and fingernails.
b. Proteins are composed of 20 amino acids.
c. Amino acids that must be consumed in the diet are known as essential amino acids.
d. Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized from the essential ones.


B

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