Chapter 22, Problem 22.56E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The main process that would be affected by the deficiency of an essential amino acid in the human body is to be stated. The specific part of that process that would be affected is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Amino acids are building blocks of proteins. Proteins are formed from the amino acids through the peptide linkage. The amino acids have an acidic group $\left(\text{COOH}\right)$ and a basic group $\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ in its basic structure. They exist in zwitterion form that is they have positive as well as negative charge in the structure.