Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Amino acids which are more affected by light-dark adaptation.
Concept introduction:
Amino acid synthesis is the process in which amino acids are produced. The substrates of such processes are involved in a person’s diet or in the body itself. All living beings cannot synthesize all amino acids. Out of the 20 amino acids, humans can synthesize 11 amino acids only.
(b)
Interpretation:
Biochemical explanation for the observations.
Concept introduction:
Amino acid synthesis is the process in which amino acids are produced. The substrates of such processes are involved in a person’s diet or in the body itself. All living beings cannot synthesize all amino acids. Out of the 20 amino acids, humans can synthesize 11 amino acids only.
(c)
Interpretation:
Chemical that enhances the taste of white asparagus.
Concept introduction:
Amino acid synthesis is the process in which amino acids are produced. The substrates of such processes are involved in a person’s diet or in the body itself. All living beings cannot synthesize all amino acids. Out of the 20 amino acids, humans can synthesize 11 amino acids only.
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