BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?
A
almonds
B
tuna
C
peanuts
D
black-eyed peas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But, if you’re physically active, you’ll need more than this minimum daily recommended amount. It’s hard to argue with tuna if you’re looking to increase your intake of complete protein . With so much pure, complete protein per serving and so little fat, tuna provides all the essential amino acids you need.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein. Tuna is very high in protein. A can of tuna provides 42 grams of complete protein with all of the essential amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids are called complete proteins. These foods include beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, soy, quinoa and buckwheat. Foods that contain some but not all the essential amino acids are called incomplete proteins. These foods include nuts, seeds, beans and some grains.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, canned tuna is a healthful food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus. Tuna also contains healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amino acid analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography showed that the tuna eye has a high concentration of glycine (19.24 mg/100 g) followed by glutamic acid (16 mg/100 g) and aspartic acid (12.76 mg/100 g).

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