What is the amino acid pool?
A) ?the total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake
B) ?a measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis
C) ?the total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and excretion
D) ?a mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake
B
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