The process by which amino acids enter the body involves an energy-requiring amino acid transport system.

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This statement is true. Amino acids need to be transported across cell membranes to enter the body and this process requires energy. Different transport systems exist, such as sodium-dependent transporters, proton-coupled transporters, and facilitated diffusion transporters, depending on the amino acid and cell type involved.

The Process by Which Amino Acids Enter the Body Involves