What amino acid is classified as conditionally essential when dietary intake of phenylalanine is insufficient or the body cannot normally metabolize phenylalanine?
a. Cysteine
b. Tyrosine
c. Glutamine
d. Isoleucine
e. Asparagine
ANS: B
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A. Fat-free milk B. Fresh tomatoes C. Corn oil D. Canned peaches
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