Question

what would most likely happen to a person who is not getting enough essential amino acids in his or her diet?
the body would synthesize the amino acids.
muscle growth and repair would be limited.
stored protein would break down.
the formation of proteins would increase.

Explanation:

Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Proteins are made up of amino acids. Muscles are mainly composed of proteins. If there are not enough essential amino acids, the synthesis of muscle - related proteins will be affected. Stored protein breakdown is a more complex process that occurs under specific conditions like prolonged starvation rather than just a lack of essential amino acids in the diet. The body cannot synthesize essential amino acids. And a lack of essential amino acids would decrease protein formation rather than increase it.

Answer:

Muscle growth and repair would be limited.