Question

    Amino acids are used as food additives for which of the

    following reasons?
    A As natural antibiotics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B As natural growth inhibitors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C For nutritive purposes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D As antioxidants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amino acids (e.g., lysine fortification) enhance protein quality. Antioxidant roles are rare (e.g., cysteine in dough), while antibiotics are peptide-based. 

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