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

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Wheat is an incomplete protein because it does not contain enough of all the essential amino acids required for humans to synthesize proteins. Lysine is one of the essential amino acids that is limited in wheat, making it a limiting amino acid. "Nonessential protein" and "inadequate amino acid" are not accurate terms to describe wheat in this context.

Wheat Does Not Contain Enough Lysine for Humans to Synthesize