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What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of each type.

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Out of 20 amino acids, which are required for protein synthesis, the human body can synthesize10 amino acids.
The amino acids in which the body can synthesize are called non-essential amino acids.
Ex: Glycine and alanine
The remaining 10 amnio acids in which the body is not able to synthesize are called essential amino acids.
Ex: Leucine and Isoleucine

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What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of each type.