What is a proper definition of the term "limiting amino acid"? O the amino acid which is least present in our body in comparison with an average dietary protein source O the amino acid which is least present in a dietary protein source in comparison with the average human body protein O the amino acid which is least present in our diet when expressed as a percentage of all amino acids O the most poorly absorbed amino acid in the intestine

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What is a proper definition of the term "limiting amino acid"?
O the amino acid which is least present in our body in comparison with an average dietary protein source
O the amino acid which is least present in a dietary protein source in comparison with the average human
body protein
O the amino acid which is least present in our diet when expressed as a percentage of all amino acids
O the most poorly absorbed amino acid in the intestine
Transcribed Image Text:What is a proper definition of the term "limiting amino acid"? O the amino acid which is least present in our body in comparison with an average dietary protein source O the amino acid which is least present in a dietary protein source in comparison with the average human body protein O the amino acid which is least present in our diet when expressed as a percentage of all amino acids O the most poorly absorbed amino acid in the intestine
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