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

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Essential amino acids Amino acids which annot be synthesized in the body and must be taken in diet are called essential amino acids e.g., valine, lecuine, phenylalanine etc.

            Non-essential amino acids Amino acids which can be synthesized in the body are known as non-essential amino acids. e.g., glycine, alanine, glutamic acid etc.

 

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