Essential amino acids _____.

A. are produced by the human body
B. must be obtained through a person's diet
C. must be synthesized from nonessential amino acids
D. are abundant in lipids
E. are also referred to as dispensable amino acids


Answer: B

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b. 190
c. 145
d. 175

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