The maize protein is called
A. Gluten
B. Zein
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Maize plant stores its nutrient in the form of storage protein in the seeds that are named Ziens, these Zeins are a group of alcohol soluble polypeptides which are synthesized in the developing endosperm in the seed.In general protein content in maize is low i.e. about 9.1%, oil is 4.4% and a high percentage of starch i.e. about 73.4%.
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