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biological value

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biological value [¦bī·ə¦läj·ə·kəl ′val·yü]
(biochemistry)
A measurement of the efficiency of the protein content in a food for the maintenance and growth of the body tissues of an individual.


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An excellent source of bioavailable iron and zinc, vitamin B12, high biological value protein, niacin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus
He also outlines the biological value of different protein sources so that you can choose the right protein.
Watersheds with the highest biological value, as measured by the number of endemic bird and fish species, are also generally the most degraded," says Carmen Revenga of the WRI.
 
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