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Which of the following amino acid is essential?

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Alanine
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Glycine
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Tryptophan
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Tyrosine
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Solution

The correct option is C Tryptophan
Essential amino acids are the amino acids which cannot be synthesized in body and must be provided by the diet. Example of essential amino acids are lysine, leucine, valine, methionine, tryptophan, phenylalanine and isoleucine.

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