Some proteins are manufactured in the body, but others are not. Those that must be obtained through diet are known as
a. Amino acids.
b. Dispensable amino acids.
c. Triglycerides.
d. Indispensable amino acids.
ANS: D
The simplest form of protein is the amino acid. The body does not synthesize indispensable ami-no acids, so these need to be provided in the diet. The body synthesizes dispensable amino acids. Triglycerides are made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol.
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