Protein efficiency ratio is

Protein efficiency ratio is –

A. Gain in weight per unit of protein consumed

B. Product of digestibility coefficient and biological value divided by 100

C. Percentage of nitrogen retained out of the nitrogen absorbed

D. Percentage of protein absorbed after digestion

Correct Answer: Gain in weight per unit of protein consumed

Description: Protein Efficiency ratio is one of several methods which may be employed for evaluation of quality of protein: Protein efficiency ratio = Weight increase (in grams) / Gm. of protein consumed Protein efficiency ratio measures the influence on the weight increase in weaning animals.

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