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Limiting amino acid in wheat-

A
Methionine
B
Tryptophan
C
Lysine
D
Alanine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lysine Amongst cerealso Highest protein content-Wheato Highest fat content-Maizeo Highest carbohydrate-Riceo Highest vitamin B complex-Maizeo Limiting amino acids in wheat - Lysine & threonineo Limiting amino acids in maize - Tryptophan & lysineo Maize contains excessive leucine which is pellagrogenic as it interferes conversion of tryptophan into niacin.

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