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How does the body acquire non-essential amino acids?
  1. The body can manufacture them
  2. Dietary or supplemental sources
  3. Only via supplementation
  4. There is no need for non-essential amino acids
Explanation
Answer: A - The body acquires non-essential amino acids by manufacturing them from within using nitrogen and fragments of carbohydrates. These are essential in the sense that the body does need them, but can produce them internally without seeking them from external sources.
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