How many of the twenty amino acids are essential amino acids for children

Options

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 7

Answer

C

Explanation

Essential amino acids are those not synthesized by human body and are present in food. These are Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Lysine and Valine.