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Assertion

Valine is an essential amino acid.

Reason

The lack of essential amino acids in the diet causes Kwashiorkor.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

C

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

D

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Correct option is B)

Valine is an essential amino acid. The amino acids which the body cannot synthesize are called essential amino acid.

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