Amino acids contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. Of the 20 amino acids found in humans, 11 are called "nonessential" because they can be manufactured by the body when needed. Which elements in these 11 amino acids are commonly obtained from the metabolism of sugar molecules?

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Greyson Clark

24 January, 20:28

Amino acids contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. Of the 20 amino acids found in humans, 11 are called "nonessential" because they can be manufactured by the body when needed. Which elements in these 11 amino acids are commonly obtained from the metabolism of sugar molecules?

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Maritza Koch · Answer 1

The correct answer would be carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Sugar is the common name used to denote carbohydrates which are biomolecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

The metabolism of sugars provides the energy to the body.

In addition, it provides elements or precursors required for the synthesis of amino acids.

The main elements provided by metabolism of sugar are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.