Asked by Suci Nabila Putri on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of an incomplete protein food?
A) Eggs
B) Meat
C) Milk
D) Leafy green vegetables
E) Cheese
Incomplete Protein
A protein that lacks one or more of the essential amino acids necessary for the body's tissue construction and repair.
Leafy Green Vegetables
A category of vegetables that includes plants with green, leafy parts eaten as a vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Recognize the roles and categories of proteins, encompassing both complete and incomplete proteins.
Verified Answer
DJ
Destiny JamesJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Leafy green vegetables are considered an example of an incomplete protein food because they do not contain all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the roles and categories of proteins, encompassing both complete and incomplete proteins.