Phenylalanine is A(n)____ and the Starting Point for a Network

Question

Phenylalanine is a(n)____ and the starting point for a network of metabolic pathways.
A) lactase precursor molecules
B) carbohydrate by-products of respiration
C) essential amino acid
D) sub-types of hemoglobin
E) phenylthiocarbamides

Accepted Answer

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, meaning it cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through the diet. It is a starting point for a network of metabolic pathways involved in neurotransmitter synthesis, protein production, and other important processes.