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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What happens when an essential amino acid is missing from the diet

OpenStudy (maddyx):

amino acids are formed from proteins. So, missing amino acids would mean protein deficiency, result in diseases like kwashiorkor or marasmus (caused due to malnutrition)

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