A material that must be ingested in preassembled form because the animal cannot synthesize it is

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Essential nutrients are those that must be obtained preassembled in the diet because the animal cannot synthesize them on its own. Examples include certain amino acids, some fatty acids, and certain vitamins and minerals. Glucose and adenosine triphosphate are molecules produced by the body and do not need to be ingested in preassembled form. An end product is a product of a chemical reaction and is not relevant to the question at hand.

A Material That Must Be Ingested in Preassembled Form Because