Question

How many amino acids are essential for the body to function correctly?

8

20

5

12
science seven B

Answer 1

The correct answer is **8**. There are 8 essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained from the diet. These are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and valine.