Question

multiple choice question
for the average adult, about ______ of the total protein requirement should consist of the essential amino acids

○ 5%

○ 10%

○ 25%

○ 50%

Explanation:

In nutrition (related to Medicine and Health, a subfield of Natural Science), for the average adult, about 25% of the total protein requirement should be essential amino acids. This is based on nutritional science knowledge about protein requirements and essential amino acid needs.

Answer:

C. 25% (assuming the options are labeled A: 5%, B: 10%, C: 25%, D: 50% for clarity; if original labels differ, adjust to match, but the correct value is 25%)