How many essential amino acids are required in the human body?

Nine

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Twenty

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Eleven

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Ten

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Solution

The correct option is A Nine
Essential amino acids are the ones that cannot be made by our body and must be obtained through our diet.
They are required for the growth and function of our body. Out of the 20 types of amino acids, only 9 are essential in the human body. They can be obtained from soyabeans, pulses, meat, milk etc.

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