Question

Lysine is an essential amino acid for animals. if an animal did not consume lysine in its diet, you might expect that the animal ________. lysine is an essential amino acid for animals. if an animal did not consume lysine in its diet, you might expect that the animal ________.

Answer 1

The right answer is the animal would have protein deficiency due to the lack of lysine.

Lysine (Lys and K) is an α-amino acid whose L-enantiomer is one of the 22 protein-forming amino acids, and one of the 9 essential amino acids for humans.

It is characterized by the presence of a primary amine function at the end of its side chain, making it a basic residue in proteins, just like arginine and histidine.

Answer 2

If an animal did not consume lysine in its diet, you might expect that the animal to have a growth delay and brittle bones.

- Lysine is considered as a building block for the synthesis of all proteins. Proteins are essential for normal growth and for body tissue repair. Therefore lysine deficiency can result in stunted growth and a weak muscular-skeletal structure growth and a weak muscular-skeletal structure.

- Lysine helps in calcium absorption. Calcium is important for the developing and maintaining healthy skeletal and nervous system. Therefore, lysine deficiency can result in brittle bones and nervous system problems.