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Amino acid pool

Sum of amino acids distributed throughout the body which
are about 100 grams
The amount of proteins present in the body of adult man
(70 kg) is about 12 kg

Sources and fate ofAmino acid pool

Sources Fate
 Anabolic pathway
 Dietary protein  Catabolic pathway
(Absorbed Amino Acids)

 Hydrolysis of body
proteins

 Synthesis of non essential
amino acids.