Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Before amino acids can be used for energy production or converted to other compounds, the amine group must be removed and converted to ammonia (NH3 ) in a process called deamination.

2. Vegetarians are more likely to have heart disease than meat eaters.

3. Women need to eat more protein than men to build more muscle tissue.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE

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