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Number of essential amino acids in humans is
Number of essential amino acids in humans is
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The correct option is C 9
Amino acids which cannot be synthesized by animals through transformation or transamination but get by outer supplement are called essential amino acids. These amino acids must be present in the diet. Among 20 amino acids only 9, amino acids are essential. Leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, lysine, methionine, valine and threonine are essential amino acids. Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Amino acids which cannot be synthesized by animals through transformation or transamination but get by outer supplement are called essential amino acids. These amino acids must be present in the diet. Among 20 amino acids only 9, amino acids are essential. Leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, lysine, methionine, valine and threonine are essential amino acids. Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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