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Essential amino acids are those which our body can not synthesize and, therefore, we take them from diet . These are usually seven in number and are .

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leucine, lysine, isoleucine ,valine , tryptophan, phenylalanine , methionine

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leucine-lysin-isoleucine-valine-tryptophan-phenylalanine -glycine.

C

gly-ala-val-his-try-asp-met

D

none of the above

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Essential Amino Acids**: Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own. This means we must obtain them through our diet. 2. **Identifying the Number of Essential Amino Acids**: There are usually nine essential amino acids recognized in human nutrition, but the question specifies a common grouping of seven. 3. **Listing the Seven Essential Amino Acids**: - **Leucine**: Important for protein synthesis and muscle repair. - **Lysine**: Plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, hormone production, and calcium absorption. - **Isoleucine**: Involved in muscle metabolism and is heavily concentrated in muscle tissue. - **Valine**: Important for energy production and muscle metabolism. - **Tryptophan**: A precursor for serotonin, which regulates mood and sleep. - **Phenylalanine**: A precursor for neurotransmitters and important for the production of other amino acids. - **Methionine**: Plays a role in metabolism and detoxification. 4. **Including Additional Essential Amino Acids**: Besides the common seven, two more amino acids are often considered essential: - **Histidine**: Important for growth and tissue repair. - **Threonine**: Important for protein synthesis and immune function. 5. **Conclusion**: The essential amino acids that must be obtained from the diet are leucine, lysine, isoleucine, valine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, methionine, histidine, and threonine. **Final List of Essential Amino Acids**: 1. Leucine 2. Lysine 3. Isoleucine 4. Valine 5. Tryptophan 6. Phenylalanine 7. Methionine 8. Histidine 9. Threonine ---
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