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What
are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of
each type.
What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of each type.
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Essential
amino acids are required by the human body, but they cannot be
synthesised in the body. They must be taken through food. For
example: valine and leucine
Non-essential
amino acids are also required by the human
body, but they can be synthesised in the body. For example: glycine,
and alanine
Essential amino acids are required by the human body, but they cannot be synthesised in the body. They must be taken through food. For example: valine and leucine
Non-essential amino acids are also required by the human body, but they can be synthesised in the body. For example: glycine, and alanine
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