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GK QUESTION#3590

Which essential amino acid enhances calcium absorption and also plays an important role in the formation of collagen?

  1. AArginine
  2. BTyrosine
  3. CLysineCorrect answer
  4. DHistidine
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C. Lysine

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Lysine is an essential amino acid. A human study found increased intestinal calcium absorption with lysine supplementation, and lysine residues participate in collagen structure and cross-link formation. This explains the keyed association without making a supplementation recommendation.

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