If any of the essential amino acids are missing from the diet, proteins _____

a. are needed in larger amounts than nonessential amino acids
b. will be formed using a nonessential amino acid
c. will be formed using glucose in place of the missing essential amino acid
d. will be formed using fatty acids in place of the missing essential amino acid
e. will be formed using cholesterol in place of the missing essential amino acid


a

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