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Agriculture · Q631

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 631

Q631

Soybean seeds contain

A.
40% oil and 40% protein
B.
40% oil and 60% protein
C.
40% oil and 20% protein
D.
20% oil and 40% protein
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Soybean is a legume crop and highly nutritious. It is rich in protein 35 - 45% and its oil content is about 15 - 25%. It also contains 33% carbohydrates and up to 16.6% of soluble sugars. 100 gm of soybean seeds provides 173 calories.