Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for ... Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134577784
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 10CR
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It is harder to get an adequate supply of all amino acids from a vegetarian diet than from meat.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. As proteins form most of the framework of the cells and ultimately the human body, proteins carry out many important functions of life. Thus, amino acids form an essential part of the diet. About 20 amino acids exist in nature and all of them are needed in the diet.
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for ... Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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