Question

    Which cereal crop has the least amount of lysine and tryptophan?

    A Barley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Wheat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sorghum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lysine and tryptophan belong to the essential amino acid category. Lysine is an alpha-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of protein. It helps in promoting antibody formation, enzyme and hormone production and development of calcium in bones. Tryptophan helps in formation of serotonin hormone (Happy Hormone) and Vitamin B3.

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