Identify the essential amino acids from below: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (C) and (D) only
- (C), (D) and (E) only
- (A), (C) and (E) only
- (B), (C) and (E) only
Answer
(1) (A), (C) and (D) only
Solution
Essential amino acids are not made in the body (NCERT list): Val, Lys, Thr, Leu, Ile, Met, Phe, Trp, His, Arg.
Pro and Tyr are non-essential ∴ Val, Lys, Thr = (A), (C), (D).
Answer: (1)