Question
Download Solution PDFWhich cereal crop is having least amount of lysine and tryptophan?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFRice is a cereal crop which is having least amount of lysine and tryptophan.
Key Points
- Lysine is an Alpha-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of Protein.
- Examples: Meat, Dairy products, and Pulses are rich in lysine
- Tryptophan is also an Alpha-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of Protein.
- Examples: Milk, Canned tuna, oats, cheese are rich in tryptophan.
Additional Information
CEREALS:
- Cereals are deficient in lysine, threonine, and tryptophan whereas legumes are deficient in methionine.
- Cereals are a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamin B group, and a few minerals like Fe, Cu, Mg, P, and Zn
LEGUMES:
Legumes are a great source of high-quality protein and lysine amino acid
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