Question

Which statement given below is correct?

• A. Valine is a non-essential amino acid
• B. The amino acids which can be synthesised in the body are known as non-essential amino acids
• C. The amino acids which can be synthesised in the body are known as essential amino acids
• D. If an amino acid has more number of amino groups than carboxy groups, it is an acidic amino acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B The amino acids which can be synthesised in the body are known as non-essential amino acids

Valine is an essential amino acid.

The amino acids which cannot be synthesised in the body are known as essential amino acids.

If an amino acid has more number of amino groups than carboxy groups, it is an basic amino acid.