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JEE Main 2017Biomolecules Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2017 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot

Question

Among the following, the essential amino acid is :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BValine

Step-by-step explanation

Valine is considered as an essential amino acid since the human body is not capable of synthesising it. Alanine, aspartic acid and serine can be synthesised by all living organisms, plants and animals. Therefore, they are known as non-essential amino acids.

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