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Agriculture · Q111

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 111

Q111

Opaque-2 maize composites are richer as compared to normal maize in

A.
Tryptophan
B.
Lysine
Answer
C.
Proline
D.
Protein

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The opaque-2 mutation in maize is associated with an increased level of free amino acids in the mature endosperm. It contains a high concentration of Lysine, the most limiting amino acid.