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Where and in which forms the amino acids formed after digestion of food are used in the body?

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(1) After digestion of proteins, amino acids are formed. These amino acids are used to synthesise proteins in different forms. e.g.

  • In blood-Haemoglobin and antibodies are formed.
  • In skin – Melanin and keratin are formed.
  • In bones – Ossein is formed.
  • In pancreas-Insulin and trypsin are synthesized.
  • Pituitary and all other glands produce hormones by utilising amino acids.
  • In muscles – Actin and myosin are formed.
  • In all the cells, plasma membrane is formed by proteins. All enzymes are also synthesised using the amino acids.


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