Chapter 17, Problem 26QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amino acids missing from the diet of vegetarians are to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

In human beings’ diet, $9$ out of $20$ amino acids must be present ( $\text{His}$ , $\text{Ile}$ , $\text{Leu}$ , $\text{Lys}$ , $\text{Met}$ , $\text{Phe}$ , $\text{Thr}$ , $\text{Trp}$ , and $\text{Val}$ ). These are essential amino acids. The other $11$ amino acids produced by a human body itself are non-essential amino acids.