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essential amino acid |
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essential amino acid [i′sen·chəl ə′mē·nō ‚as·əd] (biochemistry) Any of eight of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids that are indispensable for optimum animal growth but cannot be formed in the body and must be supplied in the diet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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