Question

Corn is a popular feed for pigs because it is high in carbohydrates. However, it has a very low level of the amino acid lysine, so farmers usually add high-lysine feeds to the corn. Which statement BEST explains why lysine levels in pig feed are important? what is the answer

Answer 1

a diet high in carbs and low in lysine means the body cannot convert the energy into muscle tissue, and instead converts it to fat.

not enough lysene= fatty hogs, which are reduced in value at market