Question

Amino acids which cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained through diet are known as ______.

Options

• Acidic amino acids

• Essential amino acids

• Basic amino acids

• Non-essential amino acids

Answer 1

Amino acids which cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained through diet are known as essential amino acids.

Explanation:

Amino acids that cannot be synthesized in the body but are obtained through diet are called essential amino acids.