Pulses are generally deficient in which essential amino acid?
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Correct answer: Methionine
Pulses are typically rich in lysine but deficient in sulfur-containing amino acids like methionine and cysteine. This is why they are often eaten with cereals, which are methionine-rich but lysine-deficient.
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