Q25
Cow milk's protein is called
A.
Zein
B.
Lactalbumin
C.
Casein
AnswerD.
Albumin
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cow milk's protein is called Casein.Casein and whey protein are the major proteins of milk. Casein constitutes approximately 80% (29.5 g/L) of the total protein in bovine milk, and whey protein accounts for about 20% (6.3 g/L) (19-21).
Casein is chiefly phosphate-conjugated and mainly consists of calcium phosphate- micelle complexes.