Essential amino acid

Definition

Essential amino acids are the amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet. They are crucial for protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.

Related terms

Protein Synthesis:

The process by which cells construct proteins from amino acids, following the instructions encoded in genes.

Metabolism:

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that involves energy conversion and the synthesis of important molecules.

Non: essential Amino Acids - Amino acids that the human body can produce on its own and does not need to obtain from dietary sources