The vitamin that is essential for absorption of amino acids is
a. vitamin B6.
b. folate.
c. vitamin A.
d. vitamin E.
A
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is needed as a carrier for absorption of amino acids. Folate, vitamin A, and vitamin E have other essential roles in the body, not related to protein absorption.
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