Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryBiomolecules3 Marks
Question
What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give one example of each type.
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Answer
1. Essential amino acids: Amino acids which are not synthesised by the human body are called essential amino acids. Example – Valine, Leucinc. 2. Non – essential amino acids: Amino acids which are synthesised by human body are called non – essential amino acids. Example – Glycine, Aspartic acid, etc.
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