Which of the following statements about proteins is false?
a) Dietary protein from animal sources better matches the amino acid needs of humans compared to dietary protein derived from plants sources.
b) Proteins are composed of amino acids.
c) Proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
d) Proteins differ based on the combinations of amino acids used in each type of protein.
Answer: c) Proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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