Which of these amino acids is present in high amounts in mucin (the main component of mucus)?
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Valine and threonine are needed at higher levels for the production of IgA and mucin (the main constituent of mucus). For this and other reasons, if immunity is constantly activated, the nutritional demands will be modified.
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