Define protein deficiency disease, and cite an example
A) Protein deficiency diseases are nutritional disorders resulting from a lack of one or more essential amino acids and PKU is an example.
B) Protein deficiency diseases are nutritional disorders resulting from a lack of one or more non-essential amino acids and PKU is an example.
C) Protein deficiency diseases are nutritional disorders resulting from a lack of one or more essential amino acids and gout is an example.
D) Protein deficiency diseases are nutritional disorders resulting from a lack of one or more essential amino acids and ketoacidosis is an example.
E) Protein deficiency diseases are nutritional disorders resulting from a lack of one or more essential amino acids and kwashiorkor is an example.
Answer: E
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