Why is dietary methionine often considered important in poultry nutrition?
Correct answer: B. It is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid
- A. It is the main mineral in eggshells
- B. It is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid
- C. It directly supplies intestinal bacteria
- D. It replaces all dietary energy sources
Explanation
Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid needed for protein synthesis and other metabolic functions in poultry. Eggshell formation depends mainly on calcium and phosphorus, not methionine as a mineral.
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