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Ornithine is a non-protein amino acid.

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The correct option is A True
Non-protein amino acids does not take part in protein synthesis but are responsible for performing other biological functions.
Ornithine plays a crucial role in the urea cycle by allowing the disposal of the excess nitrogen but never appears as a part of any protein, hence it is a non-protein amino acid

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