Which Statement About the Digestion of Protein Is Most Accurate

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the digestion of protein is most accurate?

• A) During digestion, proteins are broken down into individual amino acids. Once absorbed, the body recombines the amino acids to create a new protein for a specific purpose. The body cannot store amino acids.
• B) During digestion, proteins are broken down into individual amino acids. The amino acids are then stored in adipose tissue. As needed, adipose tissue releases the necessary proteins, which are then recombined to create a new protein.
• C) During digestion, the structure of each individual protein remains intact, allowing it to be used immediately for a specific purpose.
• D) During digestion, proteins are broken down into individual amino acids. Some of these amino acids are recombined to form new proteins. Those not used immediately are stored in the liver.

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Definitions:

Molecular Cause

The specific interactions at the molecular level that lead to a certain outcome or effect, often used in the context of diseases or chemical reactions.

Gas Phase

A state of matter characterized by unconstrained particle motion and no defined shape or volume, typically achieved at higher temperatures and lower pressures.

Primary Amine

Primary amines are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) attached to a primary carbon atom, involved in a wide range of chemical reactions.

Nitrogen Atom

The basic unit of nitrogen, an element with an atomic number of 7, and essential for life as a constituent of amino acids and nucleic acids.