Energy Roles in Livestock
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___________ serves as the information center that links amino acids together to form a specific protein with a particular physiological function
DNA
How many total amino acids are there
23
where excess ammonia known as Uria exits through
urine
___________________ are nitrogen compounds that originated from proteins provided in the diet
Amino Acids
____________________ must be supplied with essential amino acids in their diet because they cannot synthesize amino acids
nonruminants
t/f: there are 13 essential amino acids
false
Amino acids are the bricks and mortar of which muscles, body tissues, skin and hair are built
true
t/f Nonruminants can synthesize their own amino acids if there is enough nitrogen in the diet
false
T/F: Proteins provide energy when fed in amounts higher than the body requires
true
symptoms of protein deficiency
• Lack of Energy • Lack of muscle • Lack of Growth • Poor hair coat • Poor appetite