Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Complete Protein

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes complete protein?

• A) derived only from legumes and other plant material
• B) must contain all the body's amino acid requirements for maintenance and growth
• C) derived from meat and fish only
• D) meets all the minimum daily requirements for a healthy diet

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Cotransport Systems

Mechanisms in cell membranes that transport two different molecules across the membrane in the same direction.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are found within, or attached to, the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, playing various roles in cellular functions such as transport, signal transduction, and cell recognition.