If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action?

a. Body cells will synthesize it
b. Protein synthesis will be limited
c. Health will not be affected as long as other nutrients are adequate
d. Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid


b

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