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Essential amino acid among the following is
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Alanine
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Glycine
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Valine
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Glutamic acid
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Solution

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.

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