A high quality protein is best described as one that ________.

A. contains the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine
B. contains 10 grams of protein per 100 grams of food
C. contains all of the essential amino acids in the proper amounts and ratio
D. contains all of the nonessential amino acids


Answer: C

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