The most important measure to assess the quality of protein in monogastric animal is?

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QUESTION

The most important measure to assess the quality of protein in monogastric animal is?

OPTIONS

(A) Biological value
(B) Protein equivalent
(C) NPU
(D) DCP

ANSWER

(A) Biological value

EXPLANATION

Biological value is a useful measure of protein quality in monogastric animals because it reflects how efficiently absorbed nitrogen is retained for body protein synthesis. Protein equivalent, NPU and DCP are other protein evaluation measures, but biological value is the classic measure emphasized for protein quality in this context.

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