Wheat does not contain enough lysine for humans to synthesize proteins from wheat alone. Thus, wheat is considered to be a(n) _____

a. nonessential protein
b. incomplete protein
c. limiting amino acid
d. inadequate amino acid


Answer: b. incomplete protein

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What will be an ideal response?

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