Which one of the following is an essential amino acid?
A
Tyrosine
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B
Cysteine
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C
Isoleucine
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D
Serine
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Solution
The correct option is A Isoleucine Essential amino acids are those amino acids which are not produced by our body, they have to be taken through the food we eat. Isoleucine is an essential amino acid. It cannot be synthesized in our body.