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Amino acids limiting in legumes is

A. Lys

B. Try

C. Met

D. Phe

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Amino acids limiting in legumes is Met (Methionine).
Legumes contain ample amounts of lysine, threonine, and tryptophan, but are limiting in methionine.
Limiting amino acids are found in the shortest supply from incomplete proteins. Incomplete proteins are those found in plant food sources and geletin. Methionine is found in meat, fish and dairy products. It plays an important role in the many functions of the body.

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