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Which one of the following is an essential amino acid.

Options

  1. ATyrosine
  2. BCysteine
  3. CIsoleucine
  4. DSerine

Correct answer

C. Isoleucine

Step-by-step solution

Essential amino acids are the amino acids which are needed for the body but does not produce by the body, therefore, essential amino acids are taken in the diet. There are ( 20 ) amino acids out of which ( 9 ) are essential amino acids and isoleucine is one of the essential amino acid.

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