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Which among these are sources of proteins
A
Legumes and pulses
B
Fruits and vegetables
C
cereals and millets
D
oils and fats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beans and legumes are rich in plant protein, fiber, B-vitamins, iron, folate, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc. Most beans are also low in fat. Legumes are similar to meat in nutrients, but with lower iron levels and no saturated fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many diets around the world rely on pulses as a source of protein. The amount of protein in beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas is 2-3 times the levels found in cereal grains like wheat, rice, quinoa, oats, barley, and corn.

Detailed explanation-3: -Globulins are predominant in legume seeds, while prolamins and glutelins are prominent in cereals seeds [8]. Legumin, vicilin, and convicilin are the globulins present in legumes. Depending on the source, seeds usually present one or two predominant types of 81 storage proteins.

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