There are nine essential amino acids and eleven nonessential amino acids. What is a nonessential amino acid? Select one: a. An amino acid only available from animal protein. b. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body as needed. c. An amino acid not needed by the body. d. An amino acid only found in plant sources.
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