Which of the Following Best Defines Negative Nitrogen Balance

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?

• A)It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.
• B)It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat.
• C)Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis.
• D)A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis.

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