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The liver can make [[amino acids|amino acids]] needed for the body through transamination. | |||
This involves transfering an [[amino group|amino group]] from an amino acid to an acid, creating a new amino acid. | |||
This | This means there are only 8 essential amino acids needed in the diet as the body can create the other 12 using this process <ref>Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 15:58, 22 October 2012
The liver can make amino acids needed for the body through transamination.
This involves transfering an amino group from an amino acid to an acid, creating a new amino acid.
This means there are only 8 essential amino acids needed in the diet as the body can create the other 12 using this process [1].
References
- ↑ Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242
- ↑ Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242