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What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of each type.

(i) The amino acids which cannot be synthesised is called as essential amino acids. It must be obtained through diet. Example:- valine and leucine.

(ii) The amino acids which cannot be synthesised in the body is called as non-essential amino acids. Example: - glycine, Alanine.


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