What happens when the diet lacks an essential amino acid?
A) Proteins will be made but they will be limited in that particular amino acid.
B) The body will synthesize it.
C) A person's health will not be affected as long as carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate.
D) Protein synthesis will be limited.
E) Fatty acids will be substituted for the missing amino acid.

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When the diet lacks an essential amino acid, protein synthesis will be limited as that particular amino acid is not available for the body to use.

What Happens When the Diet Lacks an Essential Amino Acid