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Among the following, the essential amino acid is:
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Options:
  • A Valine
  • B Alanine
  • C Serine
  • D Aspartic acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Valine
Valine is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain isopropyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid

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