During absorption, excess amino acids are

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During absorption, excess amino acids are deaminated, a process where the amino group is removed from the amino acid. This allows the remaining carbon skeleton to be used for energy production or converted into other compounds. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet, making option C incorrect. Nonessential amino acids are synthesized by the body, but not directly from excess amino acids during absorption, making option A incorrect. While amino acids can be used in muscle tissue, they are not directly stored there in their original form, making D incorrect.

During Absorption, Excess Amino Acids Are