For humans, _______ essential amino acids must be provided by the diet.

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There are a total of 20 amino acids that are used to build proteins, but humans can only synthesize 11 of them on their own. The remaining 9 amino acids, known as essential amino acids, must be obtained from the diet. These 9 essential amino acids are: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as it states that there are 9 essential amino acids, which need to be obtained from the diet.

For Humans, _______ Essential Amino Acids Must Be Provided by the Diet