Question

Under standard conditions in animal feeding studies, the weight gained (in grams) per gram of protein consumed by an animal is termed as

• A. Net Protein Ratio
• B. Net Protein Utilization
• C. Coefficient of Protein Digestibility
• D. Protein Efficiency Ratio

Hint:

PER is particularly useful in nutritional studies to compare the quality of different protein sources based on their ability to promote growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) is a measure used to assess the effectiveness of a protein through the weight gain of an animal per unit intake of the protein. It is a common method used in animal studies to evaluate the quality of protein based on growth performance.