Why are certain amino acids called essential amino acids?

A because they are available in abundance

B because they are not manufactured by the body

C because they can form bonds with any molecule

D because they are the most stable among all the amino acids because they are needed for the formation of all biomolecules

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Justin Cordova

Biology

6 August, 10:40

Why are certain amino acids called essential amino acids?

A because they are available in abundance

B because they are not manufactured by the body

C because they can form bonds with any molecule

D because they are the most stable among all the amino acids because they are needed for the formation of all biomolecules

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Elliot Mcbride · Answer 1

Because they are the most stable among all the amino acids because they are needed for the formation of all biomolecules

Emmett Boone · Answer 2

The certain amino acids are known as essential amino acids because these amino acids are not manufactured by the body. Hence these essential amino acids are important to be obtained through the food included in our diet. Hence the correct answer is option B.