Define and give example of Essential amino acids :

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Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and are supplied through diet.

Essential amino acids are also known as indispensable amino acids.

Their deficiency causes Kwashirkor a disease.

Examples of essential amino acids include valine, lucine, isoleucine, lysine, phenylalanine etc.

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