Comments on Proteins and Amino Acids

by bob
(fl)

the definition of protein is inaccurate, but moreso just incomplete. the linear shape of a protein merely describes its primary structure, but proteins (especially dietary protein) have secondary and tertiary structures. therefore, the question is rather a bad or deceitful one.

also, the exact number of essential amino acids is debatable, but most current scientific literature says it is 10. some argue for more, some for less. regardless, i think the answers of 9 and 12 are too close. i feel answers like 7, 10, 15, and 20 would be better. this way, even though the exact number is still up for debate, people who know the answer (or approximately) will still be able to answer correctly.


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