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Non-essential amino acids, are synthesized in the human body during:

A)  protein catabolism

B)  protein anabolism

C)  both [a] and [b]   

D)  none of the above

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

 The amino acids which are synthesized by the human (usually 10 amino acids) and not obtained from plant sources are called non-essential amino acids. The amino acids are synthesized from precursors in glycolysis, Krebs cycle and pentose phosphate pathway i.e., during protein anabolism.