It takes approximately ________ kilograms of grain to produce 1 kilogram of animal protein in cereal-fed animals.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 10

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It takes approximately 3 kilograms of grain to produce 1 kilogram of animal protein in cereal-fed animals. This is due to the fact that the animal requires grain and energy to grow and produce muscle tissue, and not all of the energy from the grain is converted to protein. Therefore, it is more efficient to consume plant protein directly instead of through animal products.

It Takes Approximately ________ Kilograms of Grain to Produce 1