There are certain conditions under which some of the nonessential amino acids cannot be synthesized to meet the body's needs. When this occurs these amino acids are referred to as ___ amino acids.

a) essential
b) nonessential
c) conditionally essential
d) equally essential


Answer: c) conditionally essential

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