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What is a complete protein?

A: It has all twenty of the essential amino acids.
B: It has all eleven of the amino acids produced in the body.
C: It has all nine of the essential amino acids.
D: It has at least three of the essential amino acids.

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It has all nine of the essential amino acids.

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A complete protein (or whole protein) is a source of protein that contains an adequate proportion of all nine of the essential amino acids necessary for the dietary needs of humans.

Answer: C

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