Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas?

A) legumes

B) nuts

C) quorn

D) quinoa

Question

Biology

Armando Gilbert

16 June, 08:44

Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas?

A) legumes

B) nuts

C) quorn

D) quinoa

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Answers (1)

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Saige Snow · Answer 1

A) legumes

Explanation:

A legume is a group of plants which belongs to the family Fabaceae. These plants can be characterised by having root nodules in their roots especially which are the house of the nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

The legumes are known for their seeds and fruits which are very rich in protein and low carbohydrates so they are commercially grown by the farmers.

In the give question, since the given bean plants belongs to the family Fabaceae which are very rich in protein therefore legumes is the correct answer.

Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas?A) legumesB) nutsC) quornD) quinoa

Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas?

A) legumes

B) nuts

C) quorn

D) quinoa