Limiting amino acids in wheat are:
Correct Answer: Lysine and threonine
Description: Amino acids most deficient in proteins of a food item are 'Limiting amino acids'. Food Item Limiting Amino Acid(s) Cereals Threonine (& Lysine) Pulses Methionine (& Cysteine) Maize Tryptophan (& Lysine) - As wheat is a cereal, limiting AA are Lysine & threonine.
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