The nitrogen content in 50 gm of a typical dietary protein is most likely to be_____________?
Correct answer: B. 8 gm
- A. 5 gm
- B. 8 gm
- C. 10 gm
- D. 16 gm
Explanation
Typical proteins contain about 16% nitrogen by mass, based on the conventional protein factor of 6.25. Thus, 50 g of protein contains approximately 50 × 0.16 = 8 g of nitrogen.
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