Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The typical vegetable cowpea has higher polysaccharides : monosaccharide ratio.
Statement (II): Amino acid profile particularly lycin, leucin and phenylalanine contents are relatively high in cowpea.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Carbohydrates in plants: Primarily stored as complex polysaccharides (starch, fiber), not simple sugars (monosaccharides). So, polysaccharide content is much higher.
Protein in legumes: Cowpea, being a legume, is a good protein source. Legumes are notably rich in lysine and other essential amino acids.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Cowpea, being a legume seed, stores carbohydrate mainly as starch/fibre, not free sugars, so its polysaccharide : monosaccharide ratio is high.
Step 2: Statement (I) is therefore true.
Step 3: Cowpea protein is known to be comparatively rich in lysine, leucine and phenylalanine, so Statement (II) is also true.
Step 4: Both statements hold, so the correct option is \( \boxed{\text{Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true}} \).