MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4894

A nutritionist advises a patient to consume specific proteins because the human body cannot synthesize ten particular amino acids. These are known as:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4894

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nutritionist advises a patient to consume specific proteins because the human body cannot synthesize ten particular amino acids. These are known as:

    • A) Essential amino acids
    • B) Non-essential amino acids
    • C) Acidic amino acids
    • D) Basic amino acids

    Answer: Essential amino acids

    Explanation: Essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot synthesize them. Non-essential is tempting but they are body-produced.