An amino acid that cannot be synthesized by cellular biochemical pathways (and therefore must be obtained from the diet) is called a(n) _____ amino acid.

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Essential amino acids are those that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through the diet. Necessary, important, extra, and critical are not commonly used terms to describe amino acids in this context.

An Amino Acid That Cannot Be Synthesized by Cellular Biochemical