The number of essential amino acids in humans is $x$.
Answer (integer)
9
Solution
9 essential amino acids: Val, Met, Thr, Trp, Ile, Leu, Lys, Phe, His (cannot be synthesised by humans — must be obtained from diet).
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Biomolecules · Topic: Proteins and Amino Acids
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