Which statement is true about proteins?
a. Proteins are the least abundant intracellular substances.
b. Proteins contain nitrogen.
c. Animal proteins are classified as incomplete proteins.
d. The end product of protein digestion is fat.
B
Proteins are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms. Some proteins also contain sulfur. After water, proteins are the most abundant intracellular substance. The end products of protein digestion are amino acids. Complete proteins are primarily animal proteins such as those in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, and eggs.
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