A limiting amino acid:
a. does not supply the element nitrogen.
b. is present in short supply relative to the body's need.
c. cannot be used by the body during protein synthesis.
d. is used to synthesize non-protein molecules that contain nitrogen.
Ans: b. is present in short supply relative to the body's need.
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