An amino acid that is not necessary in the diet is called a ________.

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Nonessential amino acids can be produced by the body and are not required in the diet, whereas essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Limiting amino acids are those that are present in the diet in the smallest amount, which can limit protein synthesis. Complete amino acids refer to foods that contain all nine essential amino acids in sufficient quantities. Incomplete amino acids refer to foods that do not contain all nine essential amino acids in sufficient quantities.

An Amino Acid That Is Not Necessary in the Diet