What are essential and non-essential amino acids in human food? Give one example of each type.
CBSE DELHI - SET 1 2010
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Amino acids which must be supplied in our diet are called Essential Amino Acids eg. Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine.
Amino acids which can be made by our bodies and not required in our diet are called non-essential Amino Acids eg. Glycine, Alanine.
Amino acids which can be made by our bodies and not required in our diet are called non-essential Amino Acids eg. Glycine, Alanine.
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