Question

Non-essential amino acids are synthesized in the human body during

• A. Protein catabolism
• B. Protein anabolism
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

Non-essential amino acids are synthesized in the human body during protein anabolism and protein catabolism. Non-essential amino acids are those that can be synthesized by the body and are different from essential amino acids that are obtained from food. The term 'non-essential' does not infer that those amino acids are any less important however. The body is simply capable of creating them on its own; therefore it is not necessary for it to attain them from an outside source.