Question

Essential amino acid among the following is
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• A. Alanine
• B. Glycine
• C. Valine
• D. Glutamic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Valine

• The amino acids, which can be synthesised in the body are known as non-essential amino acids. e.g. Glycine, Alanine and Glutamic acid.
• The amino acids which cannot be synthesised in the body and must be obtained through diet are known as essential amino acids e.g. Valine.