What are essential and non-essential amino acids in human food? Give one example of each type.

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What are essential and non-essential amino acids in human food? Give one example of each type.


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Essential amino acids: Amino acids which cannot be synthesized in the body but must be obtained through diet, are called essential amino acids. For example: valine, leucine.
Non-essential amino acids: The amino acids, which can be synthesized in the body are known as non-essential amino acids. For example: Glycine, Alanine.

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