Question

The animal flesh is a good source of high quality proteins, because

• A. Animal proteins are directly taken up by muscle tissues and add to their strength.
• B. Animal proteins have all amino acids.
• C. Animal proteins carry the right proportion of amino acids needed by humans.
• D. Animal proteins are digested easily.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Animal proteins carry the right proportion of amino acids needed by humans.

Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body and are the building blocks of body tissue. Human beings requirement of proteins which are polymer chains of amino acids linked together are met through intake of animal sources such as meat, fish, dairy products and eggs as well as vegan sources such as legumes, nuts, soya, whole grain and pulses. However, of these the animals proteins have the right set of heme amino acids that can be absorbed easily by the human body.
So, the correct answer is option C.