Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator Practice Test

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Are the amino acids synthesized in an animal's own body classified as essential amino acids?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Not applicable

  4. Only in certain species

The correct answer is: False

Amino acids synthesized within an animal's own body are classified as non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are those that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through the diet. Each animal species, including humans, has a specific set of essential amino acids required for optimal health. Since the body can create non-essential amino acids from other compounds, they do not need to be included in the diet. This distinction is critical for understanding nutritional needs and how different amino acids contribute to metabolic processes.

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