Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The limiting amino acids present in the given protein source, oats has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Limiting amino acids are the essential amino acids which are either absent or present in insufficient amounts in an incomplete dietary protein.
(b)
Interpretation: The limiting amino acids present in the given protein source, rice has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Limiting amino acids are the essential amino acids which are either absent or present in insufficient amounts in an incomplete dietary protein.
(c)
Interpretation: The limiting amino acids present in the given protein source, corn has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Limiting amino acids are the essential amino acids which are either absent or present in insufficient amounts in an incomplete dietary protein.
(d)
Interpretation: The limiting amino acids present in the given protein source, gelatin has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Limiting amino acids are the essential amino acids which are either absent or present in insufficient amounts in an incomplete dietary protein.
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