Animal-derived foods are considered to be more complete protein sources than plant-derived foods because

A. they contain all of the essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain no essential amino acids.
B. they contain all of the essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain low amounts of one or more of the essential amino acids.
C. they contain all 20 of the amino acids used for protein synthesis in the human body, while plant-derived foods contain only 11 amino acids.
D. they contain only essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain only nonessential amino acids.


B

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