Which of the following criteria are met by essential amino acids?
a. There are eight of them
b. They can contribute as energy for the body by the loss of nitrogen
c. They can be formed in the body from glucose derivatives with the addition of N in the body
d. a. and b. above
e. b. and c. above
Ans: d
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