Essential Biochemistry - Nutrition (Section 1 - No. 32)
What does the term 'essential' refer to in the context of essential amino acids?
They are the most abundant amino acids.
The body cannot synthesize them and they must be obtained from the diet.
They are only needed by children.
They are not required by adults.
Εξήγηση
Essential amino acids must be obtained through diet because the body cannot produce them.