HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Both eggs and pinto beans are proteins. What is the difference between them as far as protein goes?
A
Eggs are an essential protein
B
Pinto beans are a complete protein where eggs are incomplete
C
Pinto beans are a essential protein
D
Eggs are a complete protein and pinto beans are incomplete
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Beans contain isoleucine and lysine, but lack methionine and tryptophan. Therefore, together, they make a complete protein. This is also referred to as complementary proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Animal proteins are complete, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy. There are also a few plant-based sources of complete protein, including: Quinoa. Buckwheat.

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