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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


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