The amino acid pool allows for constant substrates to be available for numerous bodily uses. Which statement below best describes this amino acid pool?
A.
Approximately 80% of the body ’ s total protein is in the amino acid pool.
B.
Dietary proteins constitute most of the amino acid pool.
C.
The concentration of free amino acids is as rigidly controlled as blood glucose levels.
D.
The synthesis of new protein is the major use of amino acids in the amino acid pool.
E.
Changes in the rate of protein synthesis and degradation occur within seconds to minutes.