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kaid0807

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Explain the difference between an incomplete protein and complete protein. Give an example of a food containing each of these types of protein.
 
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According to the NIH, approximately one in twelve African Americans and one in 100 Asians are carriers of the mutated gene that causes sickle-cell anemia.
 
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Answer to Question 1

An incomplete protein is a protein that is low in one or more of the essential amino acids; beans contain incomplete protein. A complete protein is a protein that provides both all nine essential amino acids and some of the eleven nonessential amino acids; chicken contains complete protein.

Answer to Question 2

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