Question

    If a farmer aims to produce maize with higher protein content and plant geneticists recommend the Opaque 2 variant, which amino acids might the farmer expect to see increased in this maize variety compared to standard maize?

    A Methionine and cysteine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lysine and tryptophan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Leucine and isoleucine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Aspartic acid and glutamic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Tyrosine and phenylalanine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The Opaque 2 variant of maize, known for higher protein content, typically contains increased levels of lysine and tryptophan while maintaining lower levels of other amino acids .

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