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Non-essential amino acid is...

Non-essential amino acid is

A

valine

B

arginine

C

histidine

D

lysine

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The correct Answer is:
B
Among the given options, arginine is a non-essential amino acid. Such amino acids can be made within the body and so are not essential to the human diet. Valine, histidine and lysine are essential amino acids.
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