Question

Fish proteins are nutritionally superior to most vegetable proteins because they are rich in

• A. All the $20$ amino acids
• B. Essential amino acids
• C. Peptide bonds
• D. Polypeptides

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Essential amino acids

Essential amino acids are the amino acids which are taken by the human through foods. Animals are the best source where all the essential amino acids are found i.e., animal food called complete protein food. In plants, essential amino acids are not found in single vegetable or plants. So, fish protein is nutritionally superior to most vegetable protein. Thus, the correct option is B.