What happens to the amino acids that are absorbed after the digestive process is complete?

a. A limited supply of all amino acids remain in amino acid pools in your blood and inside your cells.
b. Some are deaminated, with the nitrogen converted to urea and the carbon-containing remains used to make glucose, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy, or stored as fat.
c. Some are used to make new proteins and nonprotein products.
d. All options are correct


Ans: d. All options are correct

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