Question

The term 'nonessential amino acids' is applied to amino acids that are

• A. Synthesised in the body
• B. Water-soluble
• C. Required by the body but not essential
• D. Useless

Answer 1

The correct option is A Synthesised in the body

Nonessential amino acids are any of various alpha-amino acids which are required for normal health and growth, which can be synthesized within the body or derived in the body from essential amino acids, and which include alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.