IIT JEE Revision Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds containing both an amino group (NH2) and carboxylic group (COOH). They are represented by the general formula:
R
|
C-COOH
|
NH2



Essential amino acids

These amino acids are required by the body but are not made by our bodies. hence they must be supplied in diets.

Valine
Leucine
Isoleucine
Phenylalanine
Methionine
Trptophan
threonine
Lysine
Agrinine