Which of the following is an essential amino acid that must be obtained from the diet? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an essential amino acid that must be obtained from the diet?
A. Glycine
B. Serine
C. Alanine
D. Lysine
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize in sufficient quantities and must be obtained through the diet. There are nine essential amino acids: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. Glycine, alanine, and serine are non-essential amino acids that the body can produce.

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