Wheat does not contain enough lysine for humans to synthesize proteins from wheat alone Thus, in wheat, lysine is considered to be a(n) _____
A)nonessential protein
B)incomplete protein
C)limiting amino acid
D)inadequate amino acid

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Lysine is considered to be a limiting amino acid in wheat because it is present in low concentrations and limits the ability of humans to synthesize proteins from wheat alone.

Wheat Does Not Contain Enough Lysine for Humans to Synthesize