What makes an amino acid essential?
AIt forms the zwitter ion
BIt is acidic in nature
CIt must be obtained from diet
DIt is found only in plants
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It must be obtained from diet
The body cannot synthesise essential amino acids, so they have to come through food.
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