Question

What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of each type.

Answer 1

$\text{Essential Amino Acids}:$ Amino acids which can't be created in our body but can only be received from proper food or diet are called $\text{Essential Amino Acids}$. Examples- Histidine, Isoleucine, Lysine.

$\text{Non- essential amino acids}:$ Amino acids which can be created in our body itself are $\text{Non- essential amino acids}$. Examples-alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid. Examples- Histidine, Isoleucine, Lysine.