Total number of essential amino acid among the given list of amino acids is

Arginine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Histidine, Valine, Proline

Question

Total number of essential amino acid among the given list of amino acids is

Arginine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Histidine, Valine, Proline

Canvas Classes · Accepted Answer

Essential amino acids are those that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from diet.

The 9 essential amino acids (mnemonic: PVT TIM HaLL): Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Isoleucine, Methionine, Histidine, Arginine (conditionally), Leucine, Lysine.

Evaluating the given list:

| Amino acid | Essential? |
|---|---|
| Arginine | Conditionally essential ✓ (essential for children/growth) |
| Phenylalanine | Essential ✓ |
| Aspartic acid | Non-essential ✗ |
| Cy

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