Although at least 500 naturally-occurring amino acids are known, a much smaller subset are considered the 'essential' amino acids. How many of these necessary compounds exist?

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1. Although at least 500 naturally-occurring amino acids are known, a much smaller subset are considered the 'essential' amino acids. How many of these necessary compounds exist?