Q. Lysine and tryptophan are

A) Proteins
B) Non-essential amino acids
C) Essential amino acids
D) Aromatic and no acids
Explanation

Lysine and tryptophan are essential amino acid. Our body can not synthesis atleast 8 amino acid (10 in children) which must be provided in the diet from outside. These eight amino acids are called essential amino acids. Thus, these essential amino acids, when present in the protein of our diet in sufficient amount, constitute protein quality

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