Question 11

What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples ofeach type.

Answer

Essential amino acids are required by the human body, but they cannot be synthesised in the body. They must be taken through food.

For example: valine and leucine

Non-essential amino acids are also required by the human body, but they can be synthesised in the body.

For example: glycine and alanine

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