Which of the following choices will support life and normal growth if it the sole source of protein in the diet?

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A total of 20 amino acids have been identified,8 of which are essential in the adult for normal growth and maintenance of tissues.These essential amino acids must come from food.A complete protein contains a well-balanced mixture of all eight essential amino acids.A complete protein will support life and normal growth if it is the sole source of protein in the diet.
A partially complete protein supplies an unbalanced mixture of essential amino acids.A partially complete protein will maintain life but will not support normal growth is it is the sole source of protein.
An incomplete protein does not support life or normal growth.It must not be the sole source of protein because the protein is missing or is extremely low in one or more of the essential amino acids.
Vitamins are organic substances,obtained from plant or animal sources,that are required for essential metabolic reactions.

Which of the Following Choices Will Support Life and Normal